Field Service Technician, ANZ

Kemin Industries; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemin Industries is seeking a skilled electrician/automation-designer to install and maintain liquid product application systems in animal rendering and pet food facilities across Australia and New Zealand. You will train operators, calibrate equipment, and collaborate with global engineering teams to implement innovative solutions.

The role requires strong communication, physical activity, and willingness to travel; English fluency is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient English communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and install electrical and mechanical application systems.
• Train operators, commission equipment, and provide ongoing technical support.
• Conduct routine on-site maintenance, calibration, and program efficiency monitoring.
• Assist sales teams with field tests and prepare system manuals and user guides.
• Participate in exhibitions, training, and workshops to stay updated.
• Support quotation preparation and manage project correspondence.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Electrical Trade or Automation Degree

Job description

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,000 global employees including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

Kemin Nutrisurance is the petfood ingredients and rendering business unit of Kemin Industries, Inc. KN Asia Pacific mainly operates in Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan and also has presence in other countries in Asia. Kemin is a privately held, family-owned and operated company with more than 3,000 global employees including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

About the role

This position focuses on installing and maintaining liquid product application systems in animal rendering and pet food processing plants. It involves user training, system calibration, health and safety monitoring, and collaboration with global engineering teams to develop innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities

Manufacture and install electrical and mechanical application systems.

Train operators, commission equipment, and provide ongoing technical support.

Conduct routine on-site maintenance, calibration, and program efficiency monitoring.

Assist sales teams with field trials and prepare system manuals and user guides.

Participate in exhibitions, training, and workshops to stay updated.

Support quotation preparation and manage project correspondence.

Requirements

Electrician (Electrical Trade) or Degree/Diploma in Industrial Automation desirable.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical activity and possibly medical certificate may be required.

Travel across Australia and New Zealand.

Proficient English communication skills are essential.