Senior Field Technical Advisor Mining Equipment & Shutdowns

flsmidth; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FLSmidth is seeking an experienced Technical Advisor to join our Site Services and Shutdown team in Welshpool, UK, to oversee mechanical service, shutdown maintenance, inspections, commissioning, troubleshooting and technical support on OEM fixed plant equipment.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical capability, customer engagement and the ability to lead crews during shutdowns and field service activities, with extensive travel both domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Experience with fixed plant mining equipment in heavy industry environments.
• Technical advisory experience across OEM equipment such as crushers, mills, screens, thickeners, flotation cells, reclaimers, stackers, belt filters.
• Strong shutdown and commissioning experience within mining operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate field service, shutdown, commissioning, and maintenance activities on OEM equipment
• Perform inspections, diagnostics, repairs, testing, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical systems
• Support customers with technical advisory services and maintenance planning
• Supervise and mentor site personnel and contractors during shutdown and commissioning activities
• Interpret technical drawings and schematics to support field execution
• Promote a strong safety culture across all activities
• Build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and improvements

Skills

Mechanical fitter

Machinist

Trade qualification

Mining equipment

Technical advisory

Shutdown experience

Commissioning experience

Leadership

Autonomy

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Drawing interpretation

Computer literacy

Hard rock mining

Job description

FLSmidth is seeking an experienced Technical Advisor to join our Site Services and Shutdown team in Welshpool, UK, to oversee mechanical service, shutdown maintenance, inspections, commissioning, troubleshooting and technical support on OEM fixed plant equipment.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong technical capability, customer engagement and the ability to lead crews during shutdowns and field service activities, with extensive travel both domestically and internationally.