Mining Equipment Field Technician: Diagnostics

Sandvik; Masterton District; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation contributions

Employee Benefits Program

Company-wide bonus scheme

Parental leave with superannuation

Extensive training opportunities

Sandvik Wellness Program

Ongoing development

Job summary

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Technical Specialist in Waihi, New Zealand, a permanent full-time on-site role. You will diagnose, service and maintain Sandvik equipment across hydraulic and electrical systems, including drill rigs, trucks and loaders, while supporting OEM standards and safety practices.

You will work with customers and regional technical teams, building strong relationships and driving reliability. A trade qualification is required, and a pre-employment medical may be needed.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Heavy Duty Mechanical or Auto Electrical.
• Proven experience maintaining and fault finding on heavy equipment.
• Strong capability across hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience servicing mining equipment (e.g. drill rigs, trucks, loaders).
• Diagnose issues and deliver practical, effective solutions.
• Committed to delivering high-quality work aligned to OEM standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with customers through consistent, high-quality service delivery.
• Partner with site stakeholders to support maintenance practices and equipment utilisation improvements.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostics to identify and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Contribute to product improvement initiatives by sharing field insights and technical feedback.
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation per company standards.
• Support safe work practices and ensure compliance with site and company safety requirements.

Skills

Fault finding

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Independent work

Education

Trade qualification in Heavy Duty Mechanical or Auto Electrical

Job description

Sandvik Mining is seeking a Technical Specialist in Waihi, New Zealand, a permanent full-time on-site role. You will diagnose, service and maintain Sandvik equipment across hydraulic and electrical systems, including drill rigs, trucks and loaders, while supporting OEM standards and safety practices.

You will work with customers and regional technical teams, building strong relationships and driving reliability. A trade qualification is required, and a pre-employment medical may be needed.