Mining Equipment Field Service Technician

Weir Minerals Asia Pacific; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weir Minerals Asia Pacific is seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to support critical mining operations at customer sites and Weir Service Centres. You will perform maintenance, repairs and installations on GEHO equipment, ensuring safety and reliability while building strong customer relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving and continuous improvement, with travel to sites and service centres, adherence to zero-harm safety culture, and collaboration with service

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Fitting, Machining, or related discipline (AQF Level III or higher).
• Experience in fitting and machining in workshop and onsite environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and procedures.
• Proven leadership or ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Fitting & machining

Lean principles

Leadership

Customer communication

Technical reading

Education

AQF III+ Mechanical

Job description

Weir Minerals Asia Pacific is seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to support critical mining operations at customer sites and Weir Service Centres. You will perform maintenance, repairs and installations on GEHO equipment, ensuring safety and reliability while building strong customer relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving and continuous improvement, with travel to sites and service centres, adherence to zero-harm safety culture, and collaboration with service