Company Description

SGS Australiais a leading provider of Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, supporting multiple industries across the country with trusted expertise and technical excellence. Backed by SGS’s global legacy ofover 140 years, we operate one of the largest networks of accredited laboratories and field facilities in Australia, with a network of more than 50 offices and laboratories and over 1,600 employees across Australia.We are accredited byNATA and ISO 9001, ensuring our services meet both Australian and international standards.

Job Description

Reporting to the Well Service Manager, you will play an integral role in maintaining and preparing critical Well Services equipment for deployment across our operations. Working from our Burton workshop, you'll undertake maintenance, equipment preparation and inventory management activities to ensure assets are safe, compliant and operationally ready. This permanent full time Monday to Friday position based in Wingfield, conveniently located around 20 minutes from Adelaide's city centre.

Key responsibilities include:

- Perform preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance on Well Services equipment, including inspection, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Conduct servicing, testing and inspections in line with maintenance schedules and manufacturer requirements.
- Identify equipment defects and recommend repair or replacement solutions.
- Prepare equipment, tools and consumables for mobilisation and conduct pre-deployment inspections to ensure operational readiness.
- Receive, inspect, store and issue equipment, spare parts and consumables whilst maintaining accurate inventory records and asset documentation.
- Maintain comprehensive maintenance records, inspection reports and job cards within company systems.
- Ensure compliance with SGS procedures, industry standards and legislative requirements.
- Contribute to a safe workplace by participating in risk assessments, toolbox meetings and hazard identification activities.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop environment.
- Collaborate across operational,



technical and logistics teams to support business objectives and customer requirements.

About you

You will bring strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience maintaining equipment within industrial, oil and gas, mining, manufacturing or similar environments. With a strong commitment to safety, you have proven experience diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, preparing equipment for mobilisation, and maintaining accurate maintenance and compliance records.

Trade qualification in Mechanical, Diesel Mechanical, Fitting & Turning, Heavy Vehicle, Plant Maintenance or a related discipline.

Class C Driver's Licence.

High Risk Forklift Licence (LF).

Senior First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.

Proven experience performing preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.

Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and organisational skills.

Ability to interpret technical documentation and use electronic maintenance systems.

Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

WHY WORK FOR SGS?

Working at SGS means joining an innovative, Global company. Here are some of the benefits to working for SGS.

- As a company, we have embraced the shift to flexible work
- Sustainability is embedded in our culture and the way we do business
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time for volunteering day and blood donations
- Corporate health & wellbeing offers
- Ongoing learning & development
- Career development opportunities (Nationally and Globally)
- SGS Rewards: Our employee benefits platform with access to retail and online discounts and cashback

COME TO WORK AND BE 100% YOU

SGS Australia supports a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities,



and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an important part of our SGS Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We truly believe the diversity among us will continue to foster a strong, innovative, and forward-thinking workplace.

SGS Australia acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual, and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Professional Services 1,001-5,000 employees

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name.

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name.

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📌 Maintenance Technician (Adelaide)
🏢 SGS Australia
📍 Adelaide