Field Service Auto Electrician

Field Service Auto Electrician – Mining Equipment Technology

MacLean specialises in mobile equipment solutions based on underground mining experience, unit-of-one manufacturing expertise, and worldwide customer service and support. We have been innovating for mining equipment safety and productivity for almost 50 years, supporting customers worldwide with branches across Canada, United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia.

MacLean's investment in technology expertise and infrastructure is aligned to the company with long-term industry changes in the areas of cleaner, smarter underground mining. This means removing diesel fine particulate from the underground environment, harnessing the potential of digitalizing the underground environment, and introducing increasing levels of autonomous operations to support safer, lower cost, and more efficient operations.

This Field Service Auto Electrician Permanent Full-time role offering a competitive wage based in a professional Mechanical Workshop at Orange, NSW.

About the Role:

MacLean Engineering is seeking a Field Service Auto Electrician to support the growing fleet of MacLean mining equipment across Australasia. Based out of our New South Wales branch inOrange, this role involves both workshop and site-based service work, including travel to major underground mining operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge underground mining equipment, remote control systems, and automated mining technologies. You'll play a key role in supporting the deployment and ongoing support of advanced MacLean equipment used in some of the most innovative mining operations in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on MacLean underground mining equipment and control systems
• Commission and support new technology installations in branch and on customer sites
• Commission, calibrate, and support machine remote control and tele-remote systems
• Troubleshoot and program PLC, CAN-bus, and HMI systems
• Carry out field service work, breakdown support, and scheduled maintenance on customer sites
• Provide on-site technical support and training to customers on advanced equipment features
• Work closely with the engineering and product support teams to deliver feedback and continuous improvement insights

You will possess:

· Trade-qualified Auto Electrician

· Experience with mining, heavy mobile, or underground equipment is highly regarded

· Strong knowledge of control systems, diagnostics, and schematics

· Familiarity with remote control, tele-remote, or automation systems is a strong advantage

· Knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical systems desirable

· Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently in field environments

· Committed to safety, quality, and continuous learning

· Competency in Microsoft Office applications

· A current driver's license

· Accurately complete all required daily activity and safety reporting as directed

· Travel to and from customers remote sites

· Current First Aid & CPR certificate preferred

· National Police clearance within last 6 months

· Current Passport

· Dedication to safe work practices

What's on Offer?

· Permanent position with a flexible roster

· Ethical company with strong people first values

· Career paths through internal promotions

· Excellent working conditions + ongoing training and development

· Competitive hourly rate with annual leave, sick leave, and annual bonus

· Accommodation and meal allowances when travelling for work

The MacLean Way:

Equipping the mining world with innovative mobile equipment solutions is what we do at MacLean, but more importantly is the why. We aspire to be best-in-class leaders in the design, manufacturing, and support of engineered solutions that make mining safer, greener, and more productive.

This brand promise is inextricably linked to our people.

We are a global, family-owned company where we treat each other, our customers, and our host communities as if they were family.  This is our competitive differentiator across the board when it comes to employee development, customer relationships, and business results.

Our production facilities and branch footprint on four continents and market reach into six continents is in keeping with the scope of our ambition to develop paradigm-changing, tech-enabled mining vehicles the world over.  This transformative vision requires a wide range of talent working together across the company's manufacturing, engineering, product management, marketing, sales, aftermarket support, finance, and human resource functions.

We are building a diverse, top-performing employee base by hiring entrepreneurial, creative, hardworking, ethical, and safety focused candidates who want to make a lasting difference and build a career doing it.

If this sounds like you, dive in and join the MacLean innovation wave