The Senior Technical Specialist – Crushing Equipment will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for all crusher products within the business. This role requires an understanding of crushing principles, design theory, and operational performance to provide expert technical guidance across the full equipment lifecycle.
In addition, the role will capture and relay customer requirements, industry trends, and technological advancements into the organization, driving customer-focused product solutions and continuous improvement. As such, the role will be a hybrid of technical support, engineering liaison and onsite customer presence
Objectives & Measurement
Key Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities:
Role Purpose – To support the Weir Minerals business by providing:
Act as the primary technical authority on crushing equipment, supporting internal teams, customers, and external partners.
Provide expert support in field trials, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
Oversee disassembly, inspection and refurbishment of crushing equipment to OEM specifications on key projects. (Working beside the service team)
Interpret mechanical drawings and OEM specifications
Work with sales during the opportunity phases, providing technical expertise to strengthen proposals, particularly in brown field situations.
Collaborate with customers to understand operational needs to help Weir recommend process and equipment improvements.
Capture and communicate customer insights, market trends, and process changes to influence product development.
Be customer facing and provide support to engineering and service teams.
Mentor and develop Weir colleagues to strengthen technical expertise across the organization.
Highly Desirable
Formal OEM Crusher Training (e.g., Metso, FLSmidth, Sandvik).
Broad knowledge and hands-on experience with crusher technology.
Proven experience in the mining industry, particularly comminution processes.
Strong technical background with the ability to analyse complex problems and deliver effective solutions.
Experience working with customers, engineering, service teams, etc.
Measurements:
Environment, Safety and Health
Zero severe injuries (LTI)
100% compliance with all environmental regulations
0 Environmental Incidents
Quality
All CAR’s to be closed out within 90 days
Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications
The details described here are representative of those that are encountered by or must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
A minimum of eight to ten (8-10) years’ relevant technical experience.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or extensive in-field experience.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and deliver presentations.
Mathematical:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills:
Intermediate to advanced MS Office (Excel and Word), Email
Physical Demands:
Passing of Weir Medical requirements to include, Standing and walking for up to 12 hours per day. Forklift driving, repetitive upper and lower limb use.
Work Environment:
Loud, outdoor weather conditions, work in high places and confined spaces. Appropriate PPE to be worn at all times.
Core Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
Health, Safety & Environment
While at work a worker must:
· take reasonable care for their own health and safety
· take reasonable care for the health and safety of others, company property and equipment; and the prevention of environmental harm
· adhere to their respective level of responsibilities aligned to this position as outlined in the Duty of Care
· comply with any reasonable instructions, policies and procedure given by WEIR Minerals Australia
Regional Information (if applicable)
The successful applicant will be flexible to travel (domestic & international) to project locations on a semi-regular basis.