Field Service Technician

Weir Minerals Asia Pacific; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir Minerals Asia Pacific is seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to support critical mining operations at customer sites and Weir Service Centres. You will perform maintenance, repairs and installations on GEHO equipment, ensuring safety and reliability while building strong customer relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving and continuous improvement, with travel to sites and service centres, adherence to zero-harm safety culture, and collaboration with service

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, Machining, or related discipline (AQF Level III or higher).
• Experience in fitting and machining in workshop and onsite environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and procedures.
• Proven leadership or ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, rebuilds, and installations on critical Weir GEHO equipment to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Deliver hands-on field service support, supervise customer personnel onsite, and build strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with service teams to improve operational efficiency, apply lean principles, and support business growth initiatives.
• Demonstrate leadership through safe work practices, workforce engagement, flexibility, and a commitment to achieving business objectives.
• Travel regularly to customer sites and service centres to complete inspections, maintenance, testing, documentation, and project work while maintaining a zero-harm safety focus.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Fitting & machining

Lean principles

Leadership

Customer communication

Technical reading

Education

AQF III+ Mechanical

Job description

19d ago , from Weir Minerals Asia Pacific

Location: Customer Sites and Weir Service Centres
Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

Put your mechanical skills to work in a hands-on role supporting critical mining operations across customer sites and Weir Service Centres. You'll carry out maintenance, repairs and technical service on industry-leading GEHO equipment while contributing to safety, continuous improvement and world-class customer support. Join a team that values quality workmanship, problem-solving and operational excellence.

What you’ll do

• Perform maintenance, repairs, rebuilds, and installations on critical Weir GEHO equipment to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.
• Deliver hands-on field service support, supervise customer personnel onsite, and build strong customer relationships.
• Collaborate with service teams to improve operational efficiency, apply lean principles, and support business growth initiatives.
• Demonstrate leadership through safe work practices, workforce engagement, flexibility, and a commitment to achieving business objectives.
• Travel regularly to customer sites and service centres to complete inspections, maintenance, testing, documentation, and project work while maintaining a zero-harm safety focus.
• Safety First:Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, Machining, or related discipline (AQF Level III or higher).
• Proven experience in fitting and machining within workshop and onsite environments, delivering work to precise tolerances.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety procedures, and maintenance instructions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting with customers and stakeholders.
• Previous leadership experience or the demonstrated ability to lead teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adaptable and solutions-focused, with knowledge of lean principles and practical application of mathematical concepts in the workplace.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.