Reliability Specialist | Gunnedah

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. At the heart of our machines, our talented and dedicated employees are committed to providing industry-leading after sales service and reliable solutions. We are dedicated to supporting our people, rewarding successes and helping individuals grow. We offer a career path with the future in mind, providing training and development opportunities to help us achieve quality standards. We inspire a safe and healthy working environment through our safety and wellness campaigns so that we can all ‘See You Tomorrow’.

Come and discover the opportunity to join the team at Hitachi. We are here for the long haul.

Our Culture

A career at Hitachi provides the opportunity for you to make a difference. You will be a part of a global OEM renown for inspiring innovation, technology and a sustainable future.

Our vision, mission and values is to provide quality in everything we do, with the goal of total customer satisfaction. Guided by our leadership principles, we value our people through open communication and feedback so that you can contribute purposefully towards Hitachi’s continued success.

We proudly partner with key charities who make significant positive impacts in paediatric health, indigenous education, mental health and cancer research. Additionally, Hitachi commits to protecting our environment through local initiatives which contribute towards global sustainability goals, ensuring that we leave the world a better place.

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for leading the equipment asset integrity and reliability activities for Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia at our customer site at Maules Creek Mine Site.

You will be based in Gunnedah and assist in developing OEM reporting to capture the accurate assessment of infield maintenance requirements ensuring timely delivery of the right solutions to the Client Maules Creek Coal. Your other duties will be

• Review proposed upgrades and work procedures to ensure current business, site safety practices and requirements are included.
• Provide technical advice to the operations and maintenance teams on asset integrity activities to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Assess maintenance practices & professionally monitor & refine maintenance plans & value add to preventative maintenance tasks
• Lead projects as required to sustain or improve Hitachi Mining Equipment maintenance & productivity performance
• Assist in the management and resolution of technical issues, primarily with mining equipment when required

About you

• Experience with Mobile Equipment maintenance within the Australian Mining Industry
• A good understanding of component failure analysis and assessment knowledge
• Demonstrated stakeholder management and engagement at operational levels
• Engineering qualifications in the relevant field would be preferred
• Significant asset management experience in the Coal & Iron Ore open cut mining industry
• Strong analytic, strategic, management and relationship skills

Benefits

We are offering:

• Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Competitive pay rate + Fully maintained vehicle + Company biannual bonuses! $$$
• Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services
• OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies
• Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work!

At Hitachi, we value our people and work towards providing guidance on your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.