Service Technicians

Napean Conveyors; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Overtime opportunities

Travel and meals provided

Ongoing training and development

Career progression to leading hand or

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

NEPEAN Conveyors is seeking experienced Mechanical Service Technicians to join our field service team across mining and heavy industry sites. Based in the Bathurst/Lithgow area, you will install, maintain, shutdown and commission conveyor systems and related equipment.

Join a professional team with diverse sites across Australia. The role offers OT opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career progression; a competitive hourly rate and on-site allowances are available for the right

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification required (Fitter, Boilermaker or similar).
• Conveyor maintenance experience is highly advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license with on-call availability.

Responsibilities

• Represent NEPEAN Conveyors while engaged by our customers on their sites for service activities.
• Manage customer concerns and equipment breakdowns on site.
• Conveyor installation and maintenance activities.
• Installation and replacement of rollers, idlers, pulleys, and belt cleaners.
• Pulley and drive component change-outs.
• Conveyor structure assembly and modifications.
• Alignment and commissioning of conveyor systems.
• Shutdown maintenance and breakdown response.
• Mechanical inspections and condition assessments.
• Working safely in accordance with site and company procedures.
• Completing service reports and project documentation.
• Provide support for maintenance on site.
• Undertake works as required, in addition to inspections and troubleshooting.
• Some internal workshop responsibilities when not in the field

Skills

Conveyor maintenance experience

Strong problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification (Fitter, Boilermaker or similar)

Tools

Forklift certification

Dogging certification

EWP certification

Working at heights certification

Order 45 induction

Job description

NEPEAN Conveyors (a division of NEPEAN) provides fully engineered turnkey conveying and materials handling solutions, from concept to commissioning for some of the world's largest mining companies. Established in 1985, it manufactures and markets conveyor components including pulleys, idlers, rapid advance-rapid retreat components and drive-heads, and provides on-site installation, maintenance, and relocation of conveyor installations.

NEPEAN Conveyors is seeking experienced Mechanical Service Technicians to join our growing field service team. Working across mining, steel, ports, quarrying, and heavy industrial sites, you will be involved in the installation, maintenance, shutdown, and commissioning of conveyor systems and associated equipment.

his is an excellent opportunity for mechanically minded tradespeople who enjoy site work, problem solving, and working on major projects throughout Australia.

We have exciting opportunities for Service Technicians to join the team, based in the Bathurst/Lithgow area, with regular client support.

Daily duties will include:

• Represent NEPEAN Conveyors while engaged by our customers on their sites for service activities
• Manage customer concerns and equipment breakdowns on site
• Conveyor installation and maintenance activities
• Installation and replacement of rollers, idlers, pulleys, and belt cleaners
• Pulley and drive component change-outs
• Conveyor structure assembly and modifications
• Alignment and commissioning of conveyor systems
• Shutdown maintenance and breakdown response
• Mechanical inspections and condition assessments
• Working safely in accordance with site and company procedures
• Completing service reports and project documentation
• Provide support for maintenance on site
• Undertake works as required, in addition to inspections and troubleshooting
• Some internal workshop responsibilities when not in the field

The ideal candidate for this position would have:

• Mechanical Trade Qualification (Fitter, Boilermaker or similar)
• Conveyor maintenance experience, and conveyor knowledge highly advantageous
• Full Driver’s License - you may be required to be on call at times
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to strategically evaluate and solve complex problems
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain
• Dogging certification or willingness to obtain
• EWP certification or willingness to obtain
• Working at heights certification or willingness to obtain
• Order 45 or equivalent mining inductions

The Benefits we offer:

• A professional and friendly team working environment.
• Competitive rates plus penalties and site allowances
• Overtime opportunities available
• Travel, accommodation and meals provided when working away
• Variety of work across mining, industrial, steel, and port operations
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression to Leading Hand or Supervisor roles
• Long-term employment opportunities with a growing business
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), well-being assistance that’s free for all the family.
• Access to Fitness Passport - giving you and your family affordable entry to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centre

If you are a reliable and motivated individual with a strong mechanical background and a willingness to take on challenging projects. You take pride in your workmanship, have a positive attitude, and enjoy working within a high-performing team, we would love to hear from you!

In return for your efforts, you will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate, become part of an experienced team, have a great working environment, and have enviable career opportunities.