Site Service Engineer
Core
Senior Service Engineer specializing in longwall equipment overhaul, repair, rebuild, and technical investigations for underground coal mining operations.
Role type
Senior Specialist Service Engineer (Longwall)
Builds
Longwall equipment reliability and performance solutions for underground coal mines
Domain
Underground coal mining / Heavy machinery maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Longwall equipment expertise, mechanical trade qualification, fault-finding, troubleshooting, hydraulic systems knowledge, gearbox and drive systems knowledge, AFCs knowledge, Beam Stage Loaders knowledge, Crushers knowledge, Powered Roof Supports knowledge, Shearers knowledge, technical reporting, mentoring
Preferred skills
OEM longwall experience, underground coal mining experience, longwall relocation and commissioning experience, reliability engineering, root cause analysis, supervisory experience
Technologies
AFCs, Beam Stage Loaders, Crushers, Powered Roof Supports, Shearers, Hydraulic systems, Gearboxes, Drive systems
Responsibilities
Conduct inspections, assessments, and failure investigations of longwall equipment; Lead overhaul, repair, and rebuild activities; Provide specialist technical advice and troubleshooting support; Analyse equipment performance and identify improvement opportunities; Support engineering teams with product development and reliability initiatives; Prepare technical reports and recommendations; Mentor workshop personnel; Assist customers with maintenance strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC