Underground Blasting Equipment Technician (FIFO | Training)

Orica; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career pathways

Diversity & collaboration

Job summary

Orica is looking for a hands-on Technician - UG Blasting Equipment to join our Mining Services team. This FIFO role services multiple Australian sites from Adelaide to Sydney, supporting underground blasting machinery, performing maintenance, troubleshooting and commissioning activities.

You will travel across states on 8/6 or 15/13 rosters, providing technical support and training to customers while maintaining strong safety practices and building trusted relationships.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in maintaining mobile or fixed plant equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic or electrical faults.
• Strong problem-solving and independent thinking skills.
• Effective on-site communication and safety-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair underground blasting equipment and Hypercharge Drive Units (HcD).
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and system faults on-site.
• Provide technical support to customers on-site and by phone.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Perform inspections, servicing and maintenance audits.
• Assist with installing, testing and commissioning new equipment.
• Build relationships with customers through reliable service and support.
• Keep accurate service records and work safely per site requirements.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

On-site safety

Job description

Orica is looking for a hands-on Technician - UG Blasting Equipment to join our Mining Services team. This FIFO role services multiple Australian sites from Adelaide to Sydney, supporting underground blasting machinery, performing maintenance, troubleshooting and commissioning activities.

You will travel across states on 8/6 or 15/13 rosters, providing technical support and training to customers while maintaining strong safety practices and building trusted relationships.