Technician - Field Support

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

Join our team in Telipok and play a key role in keeping our operations running safely and reliably. As a Technician – Field Support , you’ll provide hands-on maintenance and reliability support for plant and equipment across the region, helping improve equipment performance, availability, and operational efficiency.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced technician who enjoys hands-on technical work, troubleshooting, and supporting critical equipment in a dynamic operational environment.

What you will be doing

- Safety & Risk Management: Champion safe work practices by following relevant procedures, statutory requirements and safety systems, while proactively identifying and addressing operational and maintenance risks.

- Maintenance & Reliability: Perform scheduled servicing, equipment alterations and breakdown maintenance to ensure plant and equipment remain safe, reliable and operational.

- Technical Support: Provide hands-on and phone-based technical support to site teams, helping troubleshoot complex equipment and maintenance issues.

- SAP & Maintenance Systems: Support effective maintenance planning and ensure activities are accurately managed and recorded through SAP PM.

- Equipment Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment reliability, productivity and plant performance while reducing maintenance and operating costs.

- Critical Spares Management: Advise on regional critical spare requirements and coordinate purchasing and freight to support equipment availability.

- Technical Training & Coaching: Provide specialist equipment training and mentor site personnel, fitters and local service contractors to strengthen technical capability.

- Continuous Improvement: Investigate equipment failures and recurring issues, identify corrective actions and share learnings with regional operations.

- Engineering & Change Management: Support Alteration Authorities, technical documentation, drawings and management-of-change activities to maintain engineering integrity.

- Regional Collaboration: Work closely with Site Supervisors, Fitters, Maintenance and Operations teams to provide technical expertise and support across the region.

What you will bring

- Diploma/technical qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or related field .

- Strong electrical troubleshooting and maintenance experience.

- Experience with industrial, mobile, or fixed plant equipment .Knowledge of SAP PM, Permit to Work, and safe maintenance practices is an advantage.

- Experience in a multinational, mining, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environment preferred.

- Good problem-solving and communication skills, with willingness to provide onsite field support .

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.