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 strong 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

📌 Service Technician (Newcastle)
🏢 Cirrus Power Systems
📍 Newcastle