Field Service Technician– Mining Equipment Technology

MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co.; Orange City Council; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roster

Annual bonus

Accommodation and meal allowances when

Job summary

MacLean Engineering is seeking a Field Service Auto Electrician to support the growing fleet of MacLean mining equipment across Australasia. Based out of our New South Wales branch in Orange, this role involves both workshop and site-based service work, including travel to major underground mining operations.

The successful candidate will diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems, commission new tech, and support remote control systems while prioritising safety and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Auto Electrician.
• Experience with mining, heavy mobile, or underground equipment is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, diagnostics, and schematics.
• Familiarity with remote control, tele-remote, or automation systems is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems desirable.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in field environments.
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous learning.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A current driver’s license.
• Accurately complete all required daily activity and safety reporting as directed.
• Travel to and from customers remote sites.
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate preferred.
• National Police clearance within last 6 months.
• Current Passport.
• Dedication to safe work practices

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on MacLean underground mining equipment and control systems.
• Commission and support new technology installations in branch and on customer sites.
• Commission, calibrate, and support machine remote control and tele-remote systems.
• Troubleshoot and program PLC, CAN-bus, and HMI systems.
• Carry out field service work, breakdown support, and scheduled maintenance on customer sites.
• Provide on-site technical support and training to customers on advanced equipment features.
• Work closely with the engineering and product support teams to deliver feedback and continuous improvement insights.

Skills

Trade-qualified Auto Electrician

Mining equipment experience

Control systems knowledge

Remote/tele-remote systems

Safety conscious

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MacLean specialises in mobile equipment solutions based on underground mining experience, unit-of-one manufacturing expertise, and worldwide customer service and support. We have been innovating for mining equipment safety and productivity for almost 50 years, supporting customers worldwide with branches across Canada, United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia.

MacLean’s investment in technology expertise and infrastructure is aligned to the company with long-term industry changes in the areas of cleaner, smarter underground mining. This means removing diesel fine particulate from the underground environment, harnessing the potential of digitalizing the underground environment, and introducing increasing levels of autonomous operations to support safer, lower cost, and more efficient operations.

This Field Service Auto Electrician Permanent Full-time role offering a competitive wage based in a professional Mechanical Workshop atOrange, NSW.

About the Role

MacLean Engineering is seeking a Field Service Auto Electrician to support the growing fleet of MacLean mining equipment across Australasia. Based out of our New South Wales branch inOrange, this role involves both workshop and site-based service work, including travel to major underground mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on MacLean underground mining equipment and control systems
• Commission and support new technology installations in branch and on customer sites
• Commission, calibrate, and support machine remote control and tele-remote systems
• Troubleshoot and program PLC, CAN-bus, and HMI systems
• Carry out field service work, breakdown support, and scheduled maintenance on customer sites
• Provide on-site technical support and training to customers on advanced equipment features
• Work closely with the engineering and product support teams to deliver feedback and continuous improvement insights

You will possess:

• Trade-qualified Auto Electrician
• Experience with mining, heavy mobile, or underground equipment is highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of control systems, diagnostics, and schematics
• Familiarity with remote control, tele-remote, or automation systems is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems desirable
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in field environments
• Committed to safety, quality, and continuous learning
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications
• A current driver’s license
• Accurately complete all required daily activity and safety reporting as directed
• Travel to and from customers remote sites
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate preferred
• National Police clearance within last 6 months
• Current Passport
• Dedication to safe work practices

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent position with a flexible roster
• Ethical company with strong people first values
• Career paths through internal promotions
• Excellent working conditions + ongoing training and development
• Competitive hourly rate with annual leave, sick leave, and annual bonus
• Accommodation and meal allowances when travelling for work

About Us

Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.

Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.

Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety‑first environment to build high‑quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.