Join a global OEM leader supporting the mining industry with innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions. FLSmidth is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Technical Advisor to join our Site Services and Shutdown team based in Welshpool, WA. This role has been created to support continued HPGR growth and increasing customer demand across our service operations.
As a Technical Advisor, you will play a key role overseeing mechanical service, shutdown maintenance, inspections, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support on OEM fixed plant equipment across customer sites. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical capability, customer engagement skills, and the ability to lead crews during shutdowns and field service activities.
Extensive travel, including international travel at times, will be required.
What you will be doing
1. Lead and coordinate field service, shutdown, commissioning, and maintenance activities on OEM equipment
2. Perform inspections, diagnostics, repairs, testing, and troubleshooting of complex mechanical systems
3. Support customers with technical advisory services and maintenance planning
4. Supervise and mentor site personnel and contractors during shutdown and commissioning activities
5. Interpret technical drawings and schematics to support field execution
6. Promote a strong safety culture across all activities
7. Build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and improvements
What you bring
8. Mechanical Fitter, Machinist, or similar trade qualification
9. Experience working with fixed plant mining equipment in heavy industry environments
10. Technical advisory experience across OEM equipment such as crushers, mills, screens, thickeners, flotation cells, reclaimers, stackers, belt filters, or similar
11. Strong shutdown and commissioning experience within mining operations
12. Supervisory or team leadership experience in field service environments
13. Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
14. Strong customer communication and relationship management skills
15. Ability and willingness to travel extensively
16. Intermediate computer skills and ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics
17. Hard rock mining experience highly regarded
Why join FLSmidth?
18. Competitive remuneration package
19. Opportunity to develop your technical and leadership capabilities within a global OEM
20. Long-term career stability with an established global organisation operating since 1882
21. Ongoing training and development opportunities
22. Salary packaging options to maximise after-tax income
23. Paid parental leave and purchased annual leave options
24. Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family
At FLSmidth we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where employees can thrive and grow their careers. We support flexible work practices, career development, and a strong safety-first culture.
Please note: All candidates will be required to complete a Pre-Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol test. Australian working rights are required for this position. Third-party applications will not be accepted.
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