Underground Blasting Equipment Technician (FIFO)

Orica; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career opportunities

Job summary

Orica is hiring a hands-on Technician - UG Mining Equipment (HcD Technician) to join our Mining Services team. This FIFO role services underground blasting machinery across multiple Australian sites, with training to grow your expertise in blasting operations and our specialised equipment.

You will travel on rosters, perform service, troubleshooting and commissioning tasks, build strong customer relationships, and maintain accurate service records while delivering reliable on-site support.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on experience in maintaining mobile or fixed plant equipment.
• Knowledge and skills in mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose issues and solve problems independently.
• Confidence working on‑site and managing your own workload.
• Clear communication skills when supporting customers or teams.
• A safety‑first mindset and understanding of safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair underground blasting equipment, including Hypercharge Drive Units (HcD).
• Find and fix mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and system faults.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers on‑site and over the phone.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and help customers minimise operational downtime.
• Carry out equipment inspections, routine servicing and maintenance audits.
• Assist with installing, testing and commissioning new equipment.
• Build strong relationships with customers through reliable service and support.
• Keep accurate service records and work safely in line with site, customer and Orica requirements.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

On-site management

Communication

Safety mindset

Job description

Orica is hiring a hands-on Technician - UG Mining Equipment (HcD Technician) to join our Mining Services team. This FIFO role services underground blasting machinery across multiple Australian sites, with training to grow your expertise in blasting operations and our specialised equipment.

You will travel on rosters, perform service, troubleshooting and commissioning tasks, build strong customer relationships, and maintain accurate service records while delivering reliable on-site support.