WIRTGEN AUSTRALIA seeks a Field Service Technician - Electrical Specialist to join our Service team in WA. This position will work across all Wirtgen Group brands with the role requiring flexibility with the ability to work autonomously. A self motivated and driven individual would be highly regarded. This role is based at our premises in South Guildford, WA.
WIRTGEN AUSTRALIA is a member of the WIRTGEN GROUP, an internationally operating group of companies in the construction machinery sector incorporating the traditional product brands: WIRTGEN, VÖGELE, HAMM, KLEEMANN and BENNINGHOVEN with their brand headquarters in Germany.
As technological leader, we can offer our customers mobile machine solutions for road construction and road rehabilitation, plants for mining and processing minerals or recycling material and for the production of asphalt.
Remuneration and Benefits
- Excellent remuneration package;
- Financial Stability with an ongoing permanent role;
- Great work-life balance and Employee Assistance Program;
- Service vehicle, work needs laptop, phone and PPE provided;
- Excellent training & development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic and control systems on Wirtgen Group machinery
- Preparation of new machine build requirements including electrical and control system installation activities
- Commissioning and training of Wirtgen Group machinery including verification of electrical, automation and machine control functions
- Diagnose electrical, electronic and machine control system issues or customer complaints and assist in finding technical solutions
- Conduct machine inspections, testing and technical assessments and develop a scope of repairs as required.
- Perform testing, calibration and verification of electrical systems, instrumentation, sensors and machine control systems to ensure compliance with manufacturer requirements
- Collect and analyse operational and diagnostic data to identify faults, evaluate equipment performance and recommend corrective actions
- Interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, wiring diagrams and engineering documentation
- Servicing, maintenance, and repair of Wirtgen Group machinery
- Liaise with the regional Service Manager to update on job progress and completion times
- Report any job issues or areas of concern to the regional Service Manager
- Only operate plant and mobile equipment within the limits of competence training and verification
- Provide a professional customer service and always care attitude
- Complete accurate and timely administrative tasks in relation to service activities, including but not limited to submitting job sheets, timesheets and credit card statements
- Utilise and maintain workshop tooling in accordance with working specifications and conditions
- Maintain a safe working environment in both the workshop and field service vehicles with an acceptable level of housekeeping
Qualifications and Experience
A strong mechanical background and aptitude, deep knowledge and experience within crushing and screening applications (with a minimum of 5 years’ experience).
- Australian/New Zealand recognised trade qualification (Electrotechnology Electrician/Electrical Engineering Level 4)
- Basic computer skills with ability to operate Outlook and in house service programmes
- Must be able to work under pressure and to a deadline in some situations
- Clear problem solver, proven ability to apply logic or reasoning to review information, identify problems, their causes, evaluate options and select the best solution
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, including high attention to detail
- Willing to learn and take direction
- Must be able to communicate well with co-workers and customers
- Electrical workers licence in the applicable location of employment
- Proven experience within an Electrical Engineering Technician, Field Service Technician or similar technical role for a minimum of 2 years
- Knowledge of electrical, electronic, instrumentation and machine control systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, engineering documentation and wiring diagrams
- Experience in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and fault finding of electrical and electronic equipment
- Unencumbered Drivers Licence
The ideal candidate will also need to complete and pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing and obtain a police clearance.
If you would like to learn more about the Wirtgen Group visit our website https://www.wirtgen-group.com/australia/en/
If you have the relevant qualifications, experience and motivation to be part of a highly successful company, please submit your resume by clicking the apply button below.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,000.00 – $94,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
