Residential Field Service Technician - Dawson

Cummins Inc.; Maranoa Regional; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fleet vehicle

Camp accommodation and meals provided

PPE and uniforms provided

Job summary

Dawson Mine, Cummins service technician role, provides field support for a large Cummins-powered fleet, including 15L to Tier 4 60L engines. The job operates on a 7/7 dayshift roster with breakdown response, scheduled maintenance and defect identification to maximise fleet reliability.

Collaborating with Komatsu MARC Dawson and site leadership, you will help ensure uptime and effective communication with OEM partners while performing site-based repairs and documenting service activities.

Qualifications

• Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (Cert III) or equivalent (required).
• Proven experience supporting heavy mining or high horsepower equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Cummins engines across a broad horsepower range.
• Demonstrated capability in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and field repairs.
• Experience working directly with customers in a site-based environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to work in remote mining environments.
• HR License (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide field service support across a large and complex Cummins-powered fleet.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair engines ranging from 15L through to Tier 4 60L units.
• Respond to breakdowns, perform scheduled maintenance, and identify defects.
• Work directly with customer supervisors and site leadership to optimise reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate across multiple customers and stakeholders operating onsite.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and reporting.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Diagnostics & field repairs

Cummins engines knowledge

Customer communication

Remote mining environment work

Education

Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (Cert III)

Job description

Job Summary:

Working at Dawson Mine, this role involves direct engagement with Komatsu MARC Dawson to support a large and complex fleet of Cummins engines, ranging from 15L through to Tier 4 60L units.

This position operates on a 7/7 dayshift roster and is focused on delivering high-quality field service support, including breakdown response, scheduled maintenance, and defect identification to maximise fleet reliability.

You will work closely with Komatsu Site management, building strong relationships with OEM to ensure effective communication, customer satisfaction, and consistent uptime of Cummins-powered equipment onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide field service support across a large and complex Cummins-powered fleet

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair engines ranging from 15L through to Tier 4 60L units

• Respond to breakdowns, perform scheduled maintenance, and identify defects

• Work directly with customer supervisors and site leadership to optimise reliability and uptime

• Collaborate across multiple customers and stakeholders operating onsite

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment performance

• Maintain accurate service documentation and reporting

• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures

Additional Information:

• 7/7 roster – 12hr Dayshift

• Competitive Salary inclusive of all allowances and entitlements + Super

• Fleet vehicle.

• FIFO/local arrangements as per site requirements

• Camp accommodation and meals provided while on site

• PPE and uniforms provided

Qualifications & Experience

• Apprentice Trained Engine Technician (Cert III) or equivalent (required)

• Proven experience supporting heavy mining or high horsepower equipment

• Strong knowledge of Cummins engines across a broad horsepower range

• Demonstrated capability in diagnostics, troubleshooting, and field repairs

• Experience working directly with customers in a site-based environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships

• Ability to work in remote mining environments

• HR License (preferred)

Valid driver’s license

7/7 Site Embedded Technician - Komatsu MARC Dawson

Supporting a new fleet closely with Komatsu to ensure good reliability and long-term relationships are built

Job Service

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Technician

ReqID 2440251

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No