Technician - Port Solutions (Electrical or Mechanical)

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, high-impact technician role where you’ll work across a diverse range of cranes and heavy lifting equipment, supporting three major customers across NSW. You’ll be part of a skilled team delivering everything from advanced diagnostics and emergency breakdown response through to major repairs, upgrades, and modernisation projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Inspecting, servicing, and maintaining cranes across multiple makes and models
• Responding to breakdowns and delivering fast, effective emergency repairs
• Carrying out preventive, corrective, retrofit, installation, and commissioning work
• Diagnosing complex faults and delivering safe, practical engineering solutions
• Leading and supporting major repair and modernisation projects on site
• Preparing quotes and recommendations for significant repairs and upgrades
• Working closely with customers to provide clear updates and service excellence
• Mentoring and supporting junior technicians and contributing to team capability
• Managing job documentation, safety reporting, and daily service reviews

Safety & Standards

You’ll be part of a strong safety-first culture, working in line with ISO 14001 & 45001 standards and leading best-practice WHS, environmental, and quality processes on every job.

What You Bring

• Strong electrical or mechanical trade background (cranes or heavy equipment highly regarded)
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and work independently
• Strong customer focus and communication skills
• Experience or interest in large-scale industrial service and repair work
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

• Electrical Licence or Mechanical Trade Certificate (essential)
• Current and valid Driver Licence
• Be willing to travel for the job when required 
• Working at Heights competency
• Elevated Work Platform (EWP) ticket preferred
• Strong understanding of relevant Australian Standards
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• In-depth knowledge of Konecranes and Demag service products and field modernisation solutions highly regarded
• Experience leading small teams on larger projects beneficial

​​​​​Why This Role Stands Out

• Competitive hourly rate 
• Fully maintained company vehicle 
• Career progression and training provided
• Overtime opportunities
  • Time and a half for first 2 hours
  • Double time after 2 hours (Mon-Sat)
• Monthly bonus opportunities through our Employee Incentive Program
• Annual employee share plan
• Ongoing technical training and career development
• Support from a national and global technical network
• The opportunity to work with world-leading lifting technology

Konecranes moves what matters. We are a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.