About Orica At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 14,000 across the world. It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.About the role As an Engineer - Field Support, you will provide engineering expertise and hands-on field support to help develop, improve, troubleshoot, and commercialize Orica's Initiating Systems IS products and technologies. Working closely with operational teams and customers, you will help ensure products perform safely, efficiently, and reliably in the field. This 8-month contract offers an opportunity to apply your technical knowledge in a practical environment, support continuous improvement initiatives, and promote best practices across operations. You will play an important role in maintaining high operational standards while delivering quality solutions that create value for the business and our customers.What you will be doing Provide advanced technical and engineering support to both internal and external customers, including Blasting Systems Equipment Centres. Support the testing, development, and rollout of new technologies, products, and equipment through laboratory and field-based activities. Assist with product verification, supplier qualification, data analysis, and technical reporting. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Initiating Systems IS products, testing methods, and technical standards. Participate in investigations, risk assessments, and root cause analysis to resolve equipment issues and improve performance. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including test reports, user guides, training materials, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting instructions. Support the establishment of new Equipment Centres through training, start-up activities, and ongoing operational support. Deliver specialist training on Blasting Systems equipment, including WebGen Firing Equipment and EBS Field Hardware. Perform equipment maintenance, repairs, and modifications when required. Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement across products, processes, and operations. Promote and apply Orica's safety systems and procedures, including Management of Change, Permit to Work, and incident reporting processes. Provide technical expertise and hands-on support for regional and global projects as required. What you will bring Diploma or degree in Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, Communications Technology, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. At least 3 years of experience in a technical or industrial environment. Strong understandi
