Electrical Service Technician - Longwall

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an exceptional, technically minded Longwall Electrical Service Engineer to join our global organization. Reporting to the Regional Service Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring optimum performance  for the organisation’s mining systems in terms of safety, reliability and productivity.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provide customers with pro-active advice and support, increasing equipment performance and productivity.
• Facilitate Flawless Start-up plans in line with global policy.
• Develop and standardise equipment and system commissioning plans.
• Provide advanced technical support for equipment in the field.
• Coordinate new product field trials and document results including any opportunities for product enhancement.
• Collate field data and evidence for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for major failures and unresolved reliability issues.
• Engage with key stakeholders to identify opportunities to offer solutions for customer needs.

Valued Skills and attributes required for this role:

• Electrical Trade or Engineering qualification.
• Electrical Supervisor/Contractor license.
• Experience in mining manufacturing and engineering or in a similar heavy engineering environment with an emphasis on field applications.
• Exposure to mining systems and applications.
• Experience in new product introduction for mining systems or heavy mobile machinery.
• Working knowledge of mining system planning and operation at a mine site.
• Intimate knowledge of field engineering problem identification and resolution processes within various aspects of the KMC business.
• Detailed knowledge of appropriate Australian Standards, Mines Department regulations and Hazardous Area Standards.

Komatsu Benefits

• 12 weeks paid primary career parental leave
• Discounts on Apple, Dell, Lenovo and Microsoft products
• Recognition and awards, opportunity to complete recognised Cert III courses, Diploma’s in Leadership & Management, and an Educational Support Program
• Employee Referral Program offering a bonus of $5,000 if you successfully refer someone for a role
• Discounted corporate rates with HCF and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program with total wellbeing solution provider Hunterlink.
• Discounts with Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Kennards Hire, Bridgestone and Orix
• Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown Hotels, IHG and travel agents

Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace, competitive remuneration package, interesting and diverse experience with opportunities to grow professionally in a progressive learning environment.