Field Service Technician: Seals, Repairs & Reliability

Smiths Group; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Group Australia is seeking a skilled tradesperson to join our field service team. You will strip, assess, repair and test mechanical seals and related equipment, schedule repairs, and prepare quotations while maintaining documentation and QA standards.

You will also conduct root-cause analyses, provide troubleshooting guidance with engineering staff, mentor colleagues, and support sales and site visits across Oil & Gas and mining sites.

Qualifications

• Ability to take responsibility and be accountable for actions to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Fitter/Turner or Machinist by Trade.
• Capable of achieving objectives and delivering results
• Be able to support and mentor colleagues when necessary.
• Ability to apply CI techniques in the workplace processes and work with continuous improvement programs.

Responsibilities

• Strip, assess, repair and test mechanical seals, couplings and associated equipment.
• Ensure consistent and timely completion of service related documentation.
• Schedule jobs for repair.
• Complete inspection and test plans meeting corporate compliance standards.
• Support engineering in specifying materials for seals for unusual duties.
• Prepare repair quotations and related documentation.
• Maintain document control systems.
• Assist in root cause analysis investigations.
• Offer troubleshooting advice and reliability solutions with technical personnel.
• Collaborate with sales and technical support to generate opportunities.
• Arrange and attend client visits (Oil & Gas & Mine sites).
• Develop and maintain systems and computer skills as required.
• Conduct training for internal and external stakeholders.
• Complete periodic reporting as agreed with management.

Skills

Customer focus

Mentoring skills

Results oriented

Continuous improvement

Education

Fitter/Turner or Machinist trade

Job description

Smiths Group Australia is seeking a skilled tradesperson to join our field service team. You will strip, assess, repair and test mechanical seals and related equipment, schedule repairs, and prepare quotations while maintaining documentation and QA standards.

You will also conduct root-cause analyses, provide troubleshooting guidance with engineering staff, mentor colleagues, and support sales and site visits across Oil & Gas and mining sites.