Service Technician - Gas & Diesel Engines
Cirrus Power Systems is a Newcastle-based specialist in the service, overhaul and support of reciprocating gas and diesel engines used for power generation. We keep power stations running for mining, industrial and commercial clients right across Australia – from our Islington workshop to remote 24/7 mine-site power stations.
The role
We are looking for a Service Technician to join our Service team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will carry out maintenance, repairs, overhauls, fault finding and commissioning on gas and diesel engines and generator sets, working in our Newcastle workshop and at client sites – including FIFO rotations at remote power stations and occasional international travel.
What you'll do
Scheduled and breakdown maintenance on gas and diesel reciprocating engines to OEM specifications
Workshop and field overhauls, rebuilds and component replacement – including measuring, inspection and machining/fitting of engine components
Diagnose and fix mechanical faults; read schematics and P&IDs; and fault-find LV control circuits
Engine start-ups, commissioning and return-to-service after maintenance
Support shutdowns, outages and emergency breakdown response
Complete service reports,



QA/QC documentation and CMMS work orders (e.g. Pronto)
Help with job prep, parts listings and parts picking; build robust relationships with our clients
Work safely every day – JHEA/SWMS, permits, isolations and toolbox talks
What you'll bring
Trade qualification in a mechanical or metal trade (fitting, machining, diesel/engine mechanics or equivalent)
At least 2 years' hands-on experience servicing, overhauling and troubleshooting reciprocating gas and/or diesel engines
Practical workshop skills, including lathe work and precision measuring
Confidence working independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel at short notice, including FIFO site work
Good communication skills and basic MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Highly regarded
Overhaul, shutdown and commissioning experience
Crane, forklift, working at heights or confined space tickets
What we offer
Competivtive base salary + superannuation, plus site and travel allowances
Full-time, permanent role with a specialist, growing team
Training from senior technicians, OEM partners and our parent companies
Variety - workshop, site, shutdown and commissioning work across Australia
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📌 Service Technician - Gas & Diesel Engines (New South Wales)
🏢 Cirrus Power Systems
📍 New South Wales