Field Service Technician | Electrical
Underground Mining Equipment | Field Service | Permanent Full-Time
Join an ASX-listed company powering Australia's underground mining industry.
Alfabs Group is a leading Australian engineering and manufacturing company delivering innovative solutions across the mining, infrastructure, ports and construction sectors.
Based from our Kurri Kurri, NSW facility, Alfabs Mining designs, manufactures, repairs and supports specialised underground mining equipment, including QDS, Secondary Support, Longwall Move and Material Handling Equipment used by some of Australia's leading coal mining operations.
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Field Service Technician to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role providing electrical repairs and rebuilds with field service support across underground mine sites.
If you enjoy fault finding, solving complex electrical issues and working on specialised mining equipment, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
Reporting to the Electrical Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the performance and reliability of underground mining equipment through electrical diagnostics, repairs and commissioning activities at customer mine sites.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Diagnosing, fault finding and repairing electrical systems on underground mining equipment
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Performing planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and emergency call-outs at customer sites
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Electrical assembly, refurbishment and commissioning of mining equipment
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Installing, testing and commissioning electrical components and control systems
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Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and engineering drawings
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Completing testing, inspections and documentation in accordance with statutory and company requirements
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Providing exceptional customer service while building strong relationships with site personnel
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Working safely and complying with all mine site and company safety procedures
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Electrical Trade Qualification - Essential, minimum requirement
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AS2290 Hazardous area inspection and Maintenance certification
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Demonstrated experience working with AS3800 explosion-protected (Ex) electrical equipment
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Proven experience maintaining and repairing underground coal mining equipment.
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Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics
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Current Australian Driver Licence
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work autonomously and as part of a high-performing team
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Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement
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Willingness to travel to customer mine sites and work overtime when required
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Experience with PLCs, VSDs and mining automation systems
Highly Regarded
- Underground coal mining experience
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Current Coal Board Medical
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AS3800 repair and overhaul
Why Join Alfabs?
- Permanent full-time position with overtime opportunities
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Excellent hourly rates & allowances based on experience
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Diverse field service work
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Work on specialised underground mining equipment
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Strong pipeline of work with an ASX-listed industry leader
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Supportive team environment with genuine career development opportunities
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Excellent employee benefits program, Employee rewards & recognition, EAP Program
Build Your Career with Alfabs
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced underground mining electrician looking a stable field service work. You'll work on industry-leading mining equipment, solve challenging technical problems and become part of a business renowned for delivering quality engineering solutions to Australia's mining industry.
If you're looking to take the next step in your career with a company that values technical excellence, safety and teamwork, apply today and join the Alfabs team. "People Make Alfabs"
