Technical Advisor

Job description

Join a global OEM leader supporting the mining industry with innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions. FLSmidth is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Technical Advisor - Mill & Crusher Liners to join our Site Services team based in Welshpool, WA. This role has been created to support continued growth and increasing customer demand across our consumables and technical services business. As a Technical Advisor, you will be the subject matter expert for mill and crusher liner systems, providing technical support throughout the wear life cycle, from installation and commissioning through to inspections, performance analysis, optimisation, and replacement planning. You will work closely with customers, service teams, engineering groups, and product specialists to maximise equipment performance, liner life, safety, and maintenance efficiency across mining operations. Extensive travel, including interstate and international travel at times, will be required. What you will be doing Provide technical advisory services for mill and crusher liner systems across customer sites Conduct liner inspections, wear measurements, condition assessments, and performance evaluations Support customers with liner optimisation strategies to improve wear life, throughput, and maintenance efficiency Lead and support liner installation, reline activities, commissioning, and shutdown execution Analyse wear patterns and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and recommend corrective actions Prepare technical reports and provide recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders Collaborate with engineering and product teams to support continuous improvement initiatives Promote a strong safety culture across all site activities Build strong customer relationships and identify opportunities for consumable improvements, upgrades, and lifecycle solutions Provide technical training and mentoring to customers, service teams, and junior personnel What you bring Mechanical trade qualification, engineering qualification, or equivalent industry experience Extensive experience with mill liners, crusher liners, or other mining wear consumables Strong understanding of comminution circuits, including grinding mills and crushing equipment Experience conducting liner inspections, wear analysis, and performance assessments Knowledge of reline procedures, shutdown maintenance, and mine site safety requirements Ability to interpret technical drawings, liner designs, wear reports, and engineering documentation Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on continuous improvement Excellent communication and customer relationship management skills Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with customers and internal teams Experience providing technical recommendations that improve equipment performance and operational efficiency Willingness to travel extensively across customer sites Hard rock mining experience highly regarded Why join FLSmidth? Competitive remuneration package Opportunity to become a recognised technical specialist within a global OEM Exposure to leading mill and crusher liner technologies across the mining industry Long-term career stability with an established global organisation operating since 1882 Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Salary packaging options to maximise after-tax income Paid parental leave and purchased annual leave options Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. The more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team becomes. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, number of children, and photographs from your application materials. Please apply by clicking "Apply" on this page. Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis, so please apply as soon as possible. Successful candidates will be contacted by email. No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals, please. We offer all employees access to a dedicated recognition platform, empowering you to celebrate achievements, share appreciation and stay connected globally.