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Overview.
Komatsu is seeking an experienced Mechanical Service Technician to provide dedicated aftermarket support at Ensham Mine.
This is a site-focused technical role supporting a critical customer operation, where your expertise will directly contribute to equipment reliability, production performance and customer success. The role has been established to maintain Komatsu's aftermarket support commitments and ensure world-class support for our underground mining customer.
If you're an underground mining professional with strong Joy product knowledge and a passion for solving complex mechanical challenges, we'd like to hear from you.
What's in it for you?
- Attractive base salary plus site allowances plus yearly bonus
- Company-funded accommodation and meals while on roster
- Fully maintained Rav 4 vehicle
- 7/7 roster providing genuine work-life balance
- Permanent full-time employment
- Annual performance incentive opportunity
- Paid training and professional development
- Career progression pathways on a national and global scale
- Opportunity to work with market-leading underground mining technology
Work schedule.
- 7 Days On / 7 Days Off roster rotation – Wednesday to Tuesday
- 12-hour shifts; 6am – 6pm
- DIDO (3 hours from Rockhampton)
- Site-based role offering comfortable shared unit accom. & meals
The position.
As a Komatsu Mechanical Service Technician, you are the technical specialist supporting the mechanical health and performance of critical underground mining assets.
You will:
- Champion safe work practices and compliance requirements.
- Provide advanced troubleshooting and fault diagnosis support for Joy underground mining equipment.
- Support the ongoing reliability and availability of the Komatsu JM7399 Miner
- Analyse equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
- Work directly with customer maintenance and operations personnel to improve equipment performance.
- Deliver technical mentoring and knowledge sharing across site teams.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and reliability projects.
- Build strong customer relationships through exceptional technical support.
About you.
You'll bring:
- Mechanical Trade Qualification
- Strong Joy product knowledge
- Experience gained through:
- Underground mining operations; or
- Equipment rebuild/repair facilities
- Extensive fault-finding experience on heavy underground mining equipment
- Strong hydraulic and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and influence outcomes
Mandatory requirements.
- Current S11 Generic Induction
- Current Coal Board Medical
- Mechanical Trade Certificate
- Current Driver's Licence
Highly regarded.
- Post-trade hydraulics qualifications
- Experience with Joy Continuous Miners, Shuttle Cars, Feeder Breakers or Conveyors
- Minimum 5 years' mining industry experience
Why Komatsu?
At Komatsu, you'll join a business that invests heavily in its people, technology and customer partnerships. This is a rare opportunity to become the dedicated technical expert supporting one of our key customers while developing your career with a leading global OEM.
Enjoy further Komatsu benefits, including:
- Fitness Passport.
- Discounted corporate rates with HCF and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
- 12 weeks paid primary carer parental leave.
- Discounts with Toyota, Orix & Avis.
- Discounts at over 400 retailers Australia wide.
- Discounts on Apple, Dell, LG, Samsung, Xbox & PlayStation products.
- Access to free health & wellness resources.
- Access to thousands of expert-led courses across business, technology, and creative skills.
At Komatsu, the Komatsu Way guides how we work — with integrity, innovation, and collaboration at the core. As a global leader in mining and heavy equipment manufacturing, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do. Join a team that values initiative, continuous improvement, and building strong, purposeful partnerships.
Komatsu is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and can provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.
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