Machine Analyst (Mining Dozers & Wheel Loaders)

Machine Analyst (Mining Dozers & Wheel Loaders)

Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd

Komatsu Australia fosters an inclusive environment where all individuals are encouraged to flourish, guided by our purpose of creating value together. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

This full-time, onsite position is based in Welshpool.

We are seeking a Machine Analyst specialising in Mining Dozers and Wheel Loaders. This role involves close collaboration with Komatsu Service teams, engineers, and mining customers to enhance the reliability, availability, and performance of large mining support equipment fleets. The position focuses on supporting mining-class dozers and mechanical wheel loaders. Candidates with significant experience in Komatsu D375A-8, D475A-8, WA900-8, WA1200-6, or comparable OEM equipment are strongly preferred.

You will integrate your technical equipment expertise with SmartCare analytics, condition monitoring, and operational data. The objective is to pinpoint performance improvement opportunities, reduce downtime, extend component life, and assist customers in meeting their production and maintenance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and specialist support for mining-class dozers and wheel loaders within designated customer fleets.
• Conduct regular and ad-hoc machine health assessments using Komatsu's proprietary monitoring and analytics systems to identify opportunities for reliability and performance enhancement.
• Analyse equipment performance, reliability trends, and component health to improve machine availability, utilisation, fuel efficiency, and component longevity.
• Investigate machine failures and recurring issues through root cause analysis, developing practical recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Communicate equipment performance findings and recommendations to Komatsu Service teams and customers, ensuring understanding and implementation of actions.
• Collaborate with Product Support, Engineering, and Analytics teams to develop and refine predictive maintenance and asset management solutions.
• Monitor and track the effectiveness of recommendations, documenting outcomes and demonstrating customer value.
• Cultivate strong customer relationships while promoting Smart Solutions and industry-leading maintenance strategies.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and provide training on SmartCare analytics tools and data-driven maintenance practices to internal and customer stakeholders.
• Evaluate service performance and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing customer operating costs and achieving best-in-class equipment reliability.

What we are looking for

• A trade and/or engineering qualification in Heavy Diesel Mechanics, Plant Mechanics, or an equivalent field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting mining-class dozers and/or mechanical wheel loaders.
• 5+ years of experience managing product performance on customer sites.
• A strong understanding of powertrain, hydraulic, electrical, and structural systems on mining dozers and wheel loaders.
• Experience analysing machine condition and performance data to identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical report writing skills.
• The ability to translate complex technical information into practical maintenance recommendations.

Why work for us!

• Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, and numerous other family-friendly benefits.
• Financial: Income Protection Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund.
• Career: Opportunities for recognition, awards, flexibility, further education studies, and internal career development.
• Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, and a Total Wellbeing Solution with Telus Health.
• Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG, and travel agents.
• Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
• Referral Program: A $3000 referral payment for successfully referring a new employee to Komatsu.

Komatsu promotes a zero-harm workplace culture and offers a competitive remuneration package. We employ individuals with diverse skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities, and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.

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