Field Service Technician - Mining Equipment Maintenance

fundicion vulco ltda; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir Group in Brisbane seeks a hands-on technician to maintain, repair and install GEHO equipment at customer sites and Weir Service Centres. You will apply lean principles, uphold safety, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Bring a trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting or Machining along with proven workshop and field experience. You will read technical manuals, lead teams, and build strong relationships with customers.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, Machining, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in fitting and machining within workshop and onsite environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and maintenance instructions.
• Strong communication skills with customers and stakeholders.
• Leadership experience or ability to lead teams and support continuous improvement.
• Lean principles knowledge and mathematical application.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, rebuilds, and installations on GEHO equipment.
• Deliver hands-on field service support, supervise customer personnel onsite.
• Collaborate with service teams to improve operational efficiency and support growth.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and lead a culture of safety.
• Travel regularly to sites to complete inspections, maintenance, testing, and documentation.
• Support zero-harm safety culture in all activities.

Skills

Fitting and machining

Leadership

Communication

Lean principles

Reading technical documents

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, Machining, AQF III+

Job description

Weir Group

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.

Weir Group

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.

Benefits

⦿ Competitive pay

⦿ Career development and learning support

⦿ Access to global inclusion networks

⦿ Regional and team-specific benefits

⦿ Sharebuilder scheme

⦿ Wellness support for you and your family

⦿ Collaboration with global teams

⦿ Study support

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