Field Service Technician - Electrical

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions

Field Service Technician – Electrical – Mackay QLD

About Sandvik

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a globally recognized leader in supplying equipment, tools, parts, service, and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. As a business area within the Sandvik Group, we are proud to employ approximately 44,000 people across more than 150 countries.

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. While discussing the best opportunity for you today, we are already thinking ahead to the best opportunity for you tomorrow. So now we challenge you: Think one step further, and then take it!

Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation in the mining and construction industries.

The Opportunity

Join Our Dynamic Mackay Team as an Electrical Field Service Technician!

Are you a motivated and skilled Electrical Field Service Technician looking for an exciting new challenge? We have the perfect opportunity for you to shine!

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Hands-On Experience: Work directly with an OEM, performing a variety of low voltage electrical tasks.

Versatile Work Environment: Enjoy the best of both worlds by splitting your time between our local workshop and onsite locations.

Flexible Rosters:

5 days on | 2 days off

7 days on | 7 days off

Discuss your preferred schedule with us upon application!

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a supportive and innovative team, apply now and electrify your future with us!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Power Up: Perform a variety of low voltage electrical tasks up to 1000v on underground and surface Sandvik mobile equipment. Your expertise in maintenance, repairs, and fault diagnosis will be crucial.
• Safety First: Champion our Site and SMC Safety and Environmental guidelines, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly work environment.
• Maintenance Mastery: Execute electrical maintenance duties as per detailed plans, maintaining the highest standards to ensure equipment integrity.
• Problem Solve: Use your skills in fault finding and repairs, leveraging electrical schematics to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Innovate and Improve: Provide valuable feedback to enhance maintenance planning, boosting efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Detail-Oriented: Keep meticulous records of parts usage, equipment monitoring, and time logs, including specific site records.

About you

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology and at least 3+ years of post-trade experience.
• Proven experience in remote control testing and repair.
• Hands-on experience with surface and underground mining as well as heavy mobile equipment.
• A strong customer service attitude with the drive and determination to meet targets and goals.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems and the ability to read schematics.
• The ability to work underground and adapt to rostered shifts.
• A valid QLD electrical license.
• Experience with flameproof equipment installation and maintenance is a plus.
• Familiarity with Sandvik products will be highly beneficial

Agencies need not apply.

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job, a valid driver’s licenses and the ability to pass drug & alcohol test, reference checks and police checks.

What we offer

Imagine working with a team that values your skills and rewards your hard work. We offer highly competitive wages, area allowance, and bonuses, plus a uniform, tech and work vehicle to keep you equipped and ready. Boost your future savings with the option to opt in for a higher super contribution.

Our Employee Benefits Program is designed with you in mind, featuring salary sacrifice options, a company-wide bonus scheme, and a Length of Service Recognition program. Plus, you can earn up to $5,000 for each successful referral through our Employee Referral Program.

We support your personal life too, with company-funded paid parental leave that includes superannuation contributions during your leave. We’re committed to your growth, offering ongoing training opportunities through internal programs and contributions towards external studies.

And because we care about your well-being, our Sandvik Wellness Program is here to help you improve your health and happiness.

Ready to elevate your career and join a fantastic team? Apply now and let’s make great things happen together!

Sandvik is proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits on the Work180 website.

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Annaliese Fisher

If you have any questions or would like further information - annaliese.fisher@sandvik.com