Service Technician – Surface Specialist – FIFO/DIDO

Sandvik Mining
Service Technician (Surface Specialist) – FIFO/DIDO

We are currently seeking several enthusiastic and skilled HD Fitters / Auto Electricians for our Field Service team supporting sites in the Pilbara and covering all other mining areas of Western Australia. 

As a Service Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our customers with maintenance and repair on a range of surface Boom/Rotary drills, and their subcomponents including hydraulic, electrical, and automation systems. 

This role offers a fly-in-fly-out arrangement from Perth on a flexible roster (8:6 / 5:2 / 4:3/ 14:7), with travel to different customer sites across WA. 

• Take charge of mechanical duties, performing maintenance, repairs, and fault diagnosis on all Sandvik Mining equipment.

• Execute mechanical maintenance tasks according to plans, ensuring equipment integrity and safe operation at all times.

• Drive efficiency by providing insightful feedback for maintenance planning improvements.

• Keep meticulous records of parts usage, equipment monitoring, and time logs.

• Champion safety by adhering to all policies and procedures, especially Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies.

• Relevant Trade Qualification. 

• Experience maintaining surface drilling (boom and rotary). 

• Commitment to safety for yourself and your team. 

• Proactive, self-motivated, and demonstrates initiative. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Basic computer literacy. 

• Current Manual Driver's License. 

• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, reference, police, and regular onsite drug & alcohol testing. 

• Experience on DI650 / DP1500 / Pantera / Leopard drills desirable. 

Agencies need not apply.
To be eligible for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. Please note that as part of our recruitment process, you will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

• Highly competitive wages, additional allowances, and annual bonus 

• Superannuation contributions, with the ability for you to opt into higher superannuation amounts.

• Comprehensive Employee Benefits Program, including salary sacrifice options, and a Length of Service Recognition program.

• Company-wide bonus scheme to reward your hard work and dedication.

• Employee Referral Program that pays up to $5,000 per successful referral

• Company-funded paid parental leave, with superannuation contributions during the leave period.

• Extensive training opportunities, from internal programs to contributions towards external studies.

• Sandvik Wellness Program to support and enhance your health and wellbeing.

• Ongoing development, opportunities with extensive internal and external training opportunities.

Sandvik is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women, having been listed among the Top 101 Endorsed Employers for five consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace, and you can explore our policies and employee benefits on the WORK180 website. In addition, we are honoured to have achieved Silver Status for our Health and Wellbeing Program through the WorkSafe QLD Be Recognised Program, reflecting our ongoing dedication to creating a safe, healthy, and engaging work environment.

Sandvik is a global leading Original Equipment Manufacturer, delivering comprehensive equipment, tools, parts, services, technical and digital solutions tailored to the mining, mineral processing, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Sandvik Group has over 41,000 employees spread across more than 150 countries globally.

Our purpose is to advance the world through engineering by helping customers transition sustainably in mining, rock processing, and component and intelligent manufacturing. Sustainability is integral to our growth and our customers' success. We embed sustainability in all aspects, from R&D to product innovation and supply chain sourcing. Collaborating closely with customers, we enhance product impact and efficiency through technology and data-driven solutions, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050 and 90% circularity by 2030.

We work to protect and advance people, enabling diversity, equity and inclusion in our business, human rights in our value chain and resilient communities where we work. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our commitment to integrity and building relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust is paramount. Join us at Sandvik, where we are dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation.

How to apply
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For further information about the role please reach out to Talent Acquisition Specialist – Zelda Fowkes,