Product & Services Technician (Mechanical Fitter) WA

Viva Energy Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

FIFO 8/6 roster

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Viva Energy Australia seeks a Product & Services Technician (Mechanical Fitter) based in Perth, WA. The role provides technical service, lubrication solutions, and field support across Western Australia’s mining and industrial sites.

You will inspect, diagnose and maintain heavy mobile and fixed plant equipment, travel to customer sites, and work closely with maintenance and operations teams to deliver reliable performance. FIFO 8/6 roster and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter (essential).
• Experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment, fixed plant, mining equipment or industrial machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostic skills.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Ability to work autonomously while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Willingness and ability to work a FIFO 8/6 roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service and support for lubrication systems and heavy equipment.
• Conduct field inspections and maintenance support on mining equipment and fixed plant.
• Assist customers across mining, quarrying and industrial operations.
• Diagnose equipment and lubrication-related issues and recommend solutions.
• Contribute to service delivery and sales support activities.
• Build strong customer relationships through technical expertise and service delivery.
• Deliver value by improving equipment reliability and performance.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter

Troubleshooting

Job description

Product & Services Technician (Mechanical Fitter) WA

• Full-time

Do amazing work

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It's a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia's evolving energy and convenience needs. We're a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we've been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.

Our plans for the future support Australia's energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. Through our acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience.

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.

We are seeking a Product & Services Technician to join our team based in Perth, Western Australia, supporting some of the largest mining operations across the Pilbara region on an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster.

If you're a New Zealand Citizen with unrestricted working rights in Australia and are open to relocating to Perth, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Product & Services Technician, you will provide technical support, service and specialised lubrication solutions for heavy mining and industrial equipment across Western Australia.

Based in Perth, you will travel directly to customer sites throughout the Pilbara, working closely with maintenance, reliability and operational teams to deliver value-adding technical solutions.

This is a hands-on role combining your mechanical trade expertise with customer engagement and technical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical service and support for specialty lubricant products and lubrication systems.
• Conduct field inspections and maintenance support on heavy mobile and fixed plant equipment.
• Support customers across mining, quarrying and industrial operations.
• Diagnose equipment and lubrication-related issues and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Contribute to technical service delivery and sales support activities.
• Build strong customer relationships through exceptional service and technical expertise.
• Deliver commercial value through improved equipment reliability and performance.

Equipment You Will Work With

You will support a range of mining and industrial equipment including:

• Excavators
• Electric shovels
• Haul trucks and ancillary mobile equipment
• Ball mills
• Fixed plant and processing equipment

About you

To be successful, you will possess:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter (essential).
• Experience maintaining heavy mobile equipment, fixed plant, mining equipment or industrial machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical diagnostic skills.
• A customer-focused approach and the ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• The ability to work autonomously while also contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• A strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.
• Willingness and ability to work a FIFO 8/6 roster.

Location Requirements

We welcome applications from:

• Candidates currently based in Perth, WA
• Candidates based in Karratha (DIDO consideration)
• New Zealand Citizens looking to relocate permanently to Perth

If applying from New Zealand, you must:

• Hold New Zealand Citizenship.
• Have unrestricted rights to live and work in Australia.
• Be willing to relocate to Perth, Western Australia.
• Be available to work an ongoing FIFO roster to sites across the Pilbara.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Perth-based FIFO role with an 8/6 roster.
• Opportunity to work with leading mining operations across Western Australia.
• Exposure to specialised lubrication technologies and solutions.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business.

Please note: We are unable to provide employment visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess the legal right to live and work in Australia.

About Viva Energy

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that's how we get the best outcomes.

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

Please note: This role is being sourced through Viva Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Note: only applications from candidates who hold full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered.