Operations Technology SpecialistBalcatta, WA

Position Partners; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Health insurance

Job summary

Position Partners is seeking an Operations Technology Specialist to install and support GPS and fleet management systems across heavy mining equipment. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and update software on-site or remotely while ensuring safety and efficiency across mine sites.

The role requires hands-on technical capability, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to travel to customer locations.

Qualifications

• Must have field-based technical experience in mining or heavy equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Experience with GPS or fleet management tech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and support GPS and fleet management systems on heavy mining equipment.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues and complete repairs.
• Update software and firmware onsite and remotely.
• Read electrical and hydraulic schematics to support technical work.
• Provide practical technical support and training to customers.
• Travel and work onsite as required.

Skills

Fault finding

Hands-on tools

Customer service

Independent work

Safety mindset

Travel readiness

GPS tech

Diagnostics equipment

Education

Australian recognised trade qualification

Tools

GPS systems

Fleet management systems

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Operations Technology SpecialistBalcatta, WA

This is a hands-on field role where you’ll work directly with customers and equipment across mine sites.

You’ll install and supporthigh-precision GPS and fleet management systems, diagnose faults, complete repairs and help customers get the best performance from their technology.

There’s plenty of variety — from installations and troubleshooting to software updates, surveying support and equipment modifications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Install and support GPS and fleet management systems on heavy mining equipment
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues and complete repairs
• Install, remove and modify components and mounting equipment
• Update software and firmware onsite and remotely
• Read electrical and hydraulic schematics to support technical work
• Provide practical technical support and training to customers
• Complete inspections, maintenance and preventative service activities
• Work safely across mine sites, workshops and customer locations
• Travel and work onsite as required

The PD also includes involvement in product demonstrations, R&D and technical support across the wider Aptella team.

About You

You’re technically minded, practical and enjoy getting hands-on with equipment and solving problems.

You bring:

• Experience in a technical, mechanical, electrical, field service or heavy equipment environment
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Confidence using hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently in field-based environments
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to work within mine site requirements
• Construction White Card
• Willingness to travel, work away from home and undertake site-based rosters

AnAustralian recognised trade qualification is preferred but not essential

Experience with mining equipment, GPS, machine technology, fleet management systems or similar technical systems will be advantageous.

Join a growing technology business where you’ll work with advanced systems across some of Australia’s largest and most complex equipment.

You’ll be backed by an experienced technical team and given opportunities to continue developing your product and technical knowledge.

What You’ll Get

• Hands-on exposure to advanced mining technology
• Ongoing product and technical training
• Varied field-based work across different equipment and sites
• Flare discounts and wellbeing benefits
• Discounted gym memberships and health insurance
• Support from an experienced technical team

The Opportunity

If you enjoyworking with machinery, solving technical problems and getting out into the field, this is an opportunity to build your career with a growing technology business.

You’ll work across a wide range of heavy equipment, develop your technical expertise and play an important role in keeping our customers’ technology performing at its best.