Technician - Field Support

**Date**:2 Sept 2025

**Location**: Cavan, SA, AU, 5094

**Company**:Orica

**About Orica**
- At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

**About the role**
- We are absolutely delighted to announce that we have a new opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Western Australia Metals Fleet & Assets Team. The role will operate on an 8 days on 6 days off roster, all accommodation, meals and transport will be provided whilst on shift. This role will operate, DIDO or FIFO from Adelaide to Prom Hill.

Reporting to the Fleet & Asset Supervisor, the Mechanical Fitter will provide breakdown technical support and maintenance for all of Orica’s mobile plant and equipment on site.

At Orica we encourage genuine career development amongst our people and can guarantee training and resources for our Mechanical Fitters if they wish to expand their careers into supervisory and management positions.

**What you will be doing**
- Assisting Orica site with mobile and fixed plant breakdown support; (Mercedes or Volvo experience is Advantageous)
- General servicing of all mobile and fixed plant and machinery;
- Schedule servicing, repairs, alterations and breakdown maintenance;
- Assist Site Managers in the management of a maintenance plan for the equipment at the site;
- Knowledge and adherence to relevant procedures, statutory requirements and codes
- Continually reassess risks associated with operation and maintenance processes taking appropriate corrective action as required;
- Participate in safety programs and promote safe work practice.

**What you will bring**
- Trade certification in Heavy Road Transport.
- Previous experience working on heavy machinery or mobile plant (advantageous);
- For HV Mechanics, auto electrical knowledge is advantageous
- Strong written and verbal communication, customer relations and problem-solving skills;
- Driver’s license required;
- Ability to attain a Heavy rigid dangerous goods vehicle license
- Ability to attain a National police clearance
- Ability to attain Confined space and Working at heights certification
- Self-Motivated worker with a strong attitude to safety and quality of service.

**What we offer**
- As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

**We respect and value all**
- Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.