Machine Control Field Service Technician

Sitech WA Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

6–12 months training with senior tech

Fully equipped field service vehicle

Company iPhone

Company Laptop

Provision of Workwear

Flexible work schedule

Away from home allowance

20 days annual leave

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Sitech WA Pty Ltd is recruiting a Machine Control Field Service Technician to install Trimble machine control on heavy mobile equipment and retrofit wiring harnesses. You will travel to remote sites for installations and breakdowns, perform electrical diagnostics, and use survey gear for commissioning.

Full-time role based in Perth, WA, with a flexible travel schedule and a comprehensive training programme. Prior machine control or mining/construction exposure is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment medical incl. drug & alcohol screen.
• Experience with machine control systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to remote sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Install Trimble Machine Control on heavy mobile equipment.
• Retrofit wiring harnesses and hardware on heavy equipment.
• Travel to remote sites for installations and breakdowns.
• Perform electrical diagnostics and commissioning.
• Operate survey equipment for commissioning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

HSE compliance

Customer service

Hand & power tools

GPS systems knowledge

Trade qualification advantage

Mining/Construction exposure

Tools

Field service vehicle piloting

Job description

Machine Control Field Service Technician

Sitech WA is Western Australia's premier GPS Machine Control and Site Positioning supplier to the mining and construction industry. We work closely with some of the largest Mining Companies and Construction Contractors in Australia and provide cost effective, innovative solutions to enable these contractors to be more efficient, productive, and competitive in their industry.

The experienced professionals at Sitech WA provide client sales throughout WA, hire, service, personalised training, and technical support, all tailored to our clients' specific requirements. We understand how to apply innovative construction technology to effectively solve some of the biggest challenges in the construction, mining & marine industries. While Sitech WA is experiencing exciting growth, we still maintain our down to earth attitude and provide a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Due to strong growth in our business, we are currently looking for new Machine Control Field Service Technicians to join us.

The role

Installation of Trimble Machine Control to heavy mobile equipment

Retrofitting wiring harnesses and hardware to heavy mobile equipment

Travelling to remote sites for installations and breakdowns

Electrical diagnostics

Use of survey equipment for commissioning

Travel to remote sites as well as local work throughout Perth. There is some flexibility around travel however this role demands a willingness to fly and drive to meet the needs of clients.

Full time, permanent (40 hours/week) with flat rate over time.

Requirements

Attention to detail and pride in workmanship

A team player with good communication skills

An appetite to learn and willingness accept instruction

Ability and willingness to comply with workplace health & safety requirements

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain successful working relationships

Proficiency working with hand and power tools

Previous machine control experience highly desirable, but not essential

Experience within the Mining/Construction industry preferably in a technical/survey role highly desirable, but not essential

Understanding of correction based GPS systems desirable, but not essential

Trade qualification or experience in a similar, 'hands-on role' an advantage, but not essential

Must be able to pass a pre-employment Medical incl. drug and alcohol screen

On Offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Full training provided (6-12 months working alongside a senior technician)
• Fully equipped field service vehicle
• Company iPhone
• Company Laptop
• Provision of Workwear
• Flexible work schedule, no fixed roster
• Away from home allowance
• 20 days annual leave
• Supportive team environment

Sitech WA values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people from diverse cultural backgrounds to apply.