Technical / Sales Engineer
Statewide Oil
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Job summary
Statewide Oil Distributors seeks a technically minded professional to represent Mobil and deliver lubrication and reliability solutions across Victoria, with preference for Melbourne. You will combine engineering expertise with proactive customer engagement to solve operational challenges for energy, manufacturing, processing, forestry, transport, construction, agriculture and mining sectors.
Based in Melbourne (or Sydney) and part of a national team, you will lead technical programs, provide
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years' technical experience in engineering or related field.
- Background in Engineering or Science, or mechanical trade qualifications.
- Experience with lubricants is advantageous.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Hands-on troubleshooting and practical problem solving.
- Ability to engage customers and build relationships.
- Collaborative team player with goal-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical support programs and provide expert product application advice.
- Document results of technical programs with proof of performance and savings.
- Identify and secure product upgrade opportunities for customers.
- Resolve technical problems regarding products and equipment performance.
Skills
Education
Job description
An exciting opportunity has opened for a technically minded professional to represent the Mobil brand and deliver high-value lubrication and reliability solutions across New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Based preferably in Melbourne, or alternatively Sydney, this role suits someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer engagement to solve real operational challenges. You will support customers across major industries including energy, manufacturing, processing, forestry, transport, construction, agriculture and mining, with a particular focus on power generation.
An exciting opportunity has opened for a technically minded professional to represent the Mobil brand and deliver high-value lubrication and reliability solutions across New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. Based preferably in Melbourne, or alternatively Sydney, this role suits someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer engagement to solve real operational challenges. You will support customers across major industries including energy, manufacturing, processing, forestry, transport, construction, agriculture and mining, with a particular focus on power generation.
In this role, you will lead technical support programs, provide expert product application advice and work closely with Business Managers to deliver tailored lubrication solutions for customers. You will help customers improve reliability, reduce operating risk and identify opportunities for measurable performance improvement, while contributing directly to Statewide Oil’s growth across key industries.
Evaluate and implement technical programs for customers, including the ongoing identification of profit improvement opportunities.
Document the results of technical programs, including proof of performance that quantifies savings and cost avoidance.
Regularly identifies and secures product upgrade opportunities for customers
Resolves technical problems regarding products and equipment performance.
This is a great career opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, building trusted customer relationships and being part of a supportive national team. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful customer outcomes and work with a business that values expertise, initiative and collaboration.
A minimum of 3 years' technical experience (the remuneration will reflect your years of experience).
A background in Engineering or Science, or relevant Mechanical trade qualifications for experienced candidates.
Experience in lubricants is not essential but highly regarded.
Sales experience is not essential but highly regarded.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A resourceful, hands-on approach, and practical to troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
A collaborative team player who's motivated by shared team goals.
We offer a generous salary package, car allowance, attractive bonus package, flexible working arrangements, income protection and journey insurance cover, an Employee Assistance Programme, and continued learning and development opportunities.
Statewide Oil Distributors is a family-owned Australian business and one of the largest Mobil lubricant distributors in the Asia Pacific region. We are highly regarded for our technical capability, customer service and ability to deliver innovative lubrication solutions across diverse industries.
The principles of integrity, respect, achievement and innovation guide our team. These values drive our work culture and are key to achieving our vision and our staff’s passion for the job. We measure success by customer satisfaction, ensuring our customers regard us as a key business partner. We are determined to deliver on our commitments.
We are proud of not only the services we provide, but, importantly, how we operate within our environment and community. Safety is a key focus and is always at the front of our decision-making. We hold strong core community values, and our community has led us to establish relationships with various organisations, including but not limited to, The Zac Pearson Legacy Fund, the Perth Blood Institute and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
Our experience in lubrication distribution in Australia is second to none. We also hold the advantage of a partnership with the global leading energy business of ExxonMobil, which enables us to deliver world class technology in lubrication to our customers. Our service is fully integrated from sales and administration all the way to warehousing and logistics. This means we can deliver the best service and ensure we are consistently adding value.
We own a large modern transport fleet including custom-built trucks for bulk, drum and package deliveries, operated by our own company drivers. Our transport teams make all metropolitan deliveries, ensuring on-time deliveries.
If you are ready to apply your technical expertise in a customer-focused role with a respected Australian lubricant distributor, we would love to hear from you.
Applications will be reviewed, and suitable applicants will be contacted for an initial phone screening.
All applicants must have the right to work and live in Australia.
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