Electical Field Service Technician
Job Description
The Opportunity
A strong opportunity is available for an experienced Electrician / Electrical Field Service Technician to join an established Australian technical service operation supporting commercial catering and foodservice equipment.
This position is suited to a practical electrical professional who can confidently investigate faults, identify the cause of equipment problems and deliver effective repairs in both customer-site and workshop environments.
The successful candidate will work with a broad range of commercial electrical equipment, gaining exposure to servicing, commissioning, technical troubleshooting, warranty support and equipment setup.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend commercial customer sites to investigate and resolve equipment faults
- Diagnose electrical problems using appropriate testing and diagnostic equipment
- Service, repair and maintain commercial catering and foodservice equipment
- Perform electrical testing and verify equipment is operating safely and correctly
- Identify faulty electrical components and determine appropriate repair solutions
- Complete electrical wiring, component replacement and equipment modifications where appropriately licensed
- Install, test and commission new commercial equipment
- Provide practical technical assistance to customers and service technicians
- Respond to technical enquiries by telephone and email
- Support warranty investigations and follow service issues through to resolution
- Communicate with manufacturers and suppliers regarding technical faults, components and spare parts
- Coordinate with contractors and external technicians when required
- Identify and arrange parts and components needed to complete repairs
- Assist with equipment assembly and electrical setup
- Maintain accurate service reports, repair records and parts information
- Support workshop and warehouse activities when required
- Apply safe working practices and comply with relevant electrical and workplace safety requirements
Requirements & Eligibility
- Recognised electrical trade qualification
- Relevant electrical licence or appropriate licensing eligibility
- Demonstrated experience in electrical troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
- Strong practical knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, controls and components
- Experience servicing, repairing or maintaining electrical equipment
- Background in commercial appliances, industrial equipment, machinery, foodservice equipment or electro-mechanical systems is advantageous
- Ability to diagnose faults independently and identify practical repair solutions
- Previous field service or customer-site experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and technical personnel
- Professional approach when dealing with manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and service teams
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Reliable, hands-on and safety-conscious work ethic
- Ability to maintain accurate service and repair documentation
- Gas experience or relevant gas licence is advantageous
- Forklift experience or licence is advantageous
- Current Australian driver's licence or equivalent
- Overseas applicants with suitable qualifications and verifiable experience may be considered
- Ability to provide supporting evidence of qualifications and employment experience for assessment
Special Instructions
Visa sponsorship available for suitably qualified candidates.
Sponsorship & Employer Details
Location: Regents Park, Sydney NSW, Australia
Status: Accredited Employer (NZ)