Field Service Technician – Underground Mining (QLD)

About the role

Alfabs Mining is seeking experienced Electrical and Mechanical Field Service Technicians to provide on‑site support for underground mining equipment across Queensland. The role involves travelling from Emerald, Mackay or Rockhampton to diagnose, repair and commission specialised mining machinery.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical faults on underground mining equipment.
• Perform planned and preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and emergency field service call‑outs.
• Rebuild, refurbish, assemble and commission coal cutting and face machinery.
• Install, test and commission electrical components and control systems.
• Conduct pre‑start checks, inspections and statutory testing using schematics and engineering drawings.

Required profile

• Relevant Electrical or Mechanical trade qualification.
• Underground coal mining field service experience with coal cutting/face machinery.
• Strong fault‑finding, diagnostic capability and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work autonomously, travel frequently and undertake overtime.
• Current driver’s licence (and optionally Coal Board Medical, forklift licence).

Required skills

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Reading schematics and engineering drawings
• Control systems installation and commissioning
• Equipment rebuild and refurbishment

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time employment with competitive hourly rates and allowances.
• Flexible DIDO arrangements based in Queensland.
• Access to a diverse range of underground mining machinery.
• Career development as the mining business expands.
• Employee assistance program and rewards.