Service Technicians

Nepean; Gulgong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates plus penalties and站?

Overtime opportunities

Travel, accommodation and meals

Ongoing training and development

Career progression to Leading Hand or/

EAP

Fitness Passport

Job summary

NEPEAN Conveyors is seeking experienced Mechanical Service Technicians to join our field service team across mining, steel, ports, quarrying and heavy industrial sites. You will be involved in installation, maintenance, shutdowns and commissioning of conveyor systems, with opportunities to work across Australia.

Based in the Gulgong/Mudgee area, you will travel to client sites, perform on-site servicing, fault finding and repairs, and contribute to project documentation while upholding safety

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification (Fitter/Boilermaker or similar).
• Conveyor maintenance experience preferred.
• Full Driver’s Licence; on-call may be required.
• Forklift, dogging, EWP, and heights certs or willingness to obtain.
• Order 45 mining inductions or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Represent NEPEAN Conveyors at customer sites during 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.
• Work safely per site and company procedures.
• Complete service reports and project documentation.
• Provide support for maintenance on site.
• Undertake additional works and troubleshooting as required.
• Some workshop work when not in the field.

Skills

Conveyor maintenance

Field service

On-site troubleshooting

Forklift certification

On-call readiness

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Order 45 mining inductions

Job description

NEPEAN Conveyors(a division ofNEPEAN™) 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.

This 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 Gulgong/Mudgee 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.