Application Engineer - Slurry Pumps and Technical Support

Talent Mining and Minerals

Perth, WA

Mechanical Engineering (Engineering)

Full-time

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Application Engineer - Slurry Pumps and Technical Support

Talent Mining and Minerals is proud to be recruiting for a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in high-performance slurry pumping solutions for the mining and minerals processing industries.

Position Overview

This role will suit an engineer with strong technical expertise in slurry pump applications and heavy-duty slurry systems. The successful candidate will provide end-to-end technical support—from selection and sizing to commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle optimization—while working closely with clients in the mining and minerals processing industries.

You'll be the go-to technical partner, ensuring that clients not only receive the right pump solutions but also the ongoing support and insights to maximize performance and reduce downtime.

Location

Based in Perth, Western Australia

Frequent travel to mining and processing sites across Australia

Key Responsibilities

Slurry Pump Selection and Sizing

Analyze slurry characteristics and system conditions to select and size centrifugal slurry pumps.

Technical System Integration

Collaborate with engineering teams to design and recommend efficient, site-specific pump solutions.

Installation, Commissioning and Site Support

Provide technical leadership during pump installation and commissioning.

Ensure systems are optimized for performance and reliability.

Condition Monitoring and Troubleshooting

Perform root cause analysis on issues like cavitation, wear, or performance loss.

Deliver corrective actions to maximize uptime and lower lifecycle costs.

Technical Training and Customer Engagement

Deliver training sessions for client engineers and maintenance crews.

Build strong technical relationships with site personnel and key decision-makers.

Feedback Loop and Product Improvement

Provide field insights to the R&D and engineering teams.

Contribute to continuous product development and improvement.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent industry experience)

Minimum 5 years' experience with slurry pumps in mining or heavy industry

Proven expertise in pump selection, commissioning, and troubleshooting

Strong technical knowledge of hydraulics, wear mechanics, and pump materials

Hands-on field experience with pump rebuilds, liner changes, and performance tuning

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Flexibility to travel frequently across remote mining sites

Desirable Qualifications

Familiarity with major slurry pump brands

Experience with pump diagnostics and performance monitoring tools

Previous experience on remote mining sites and challenging environments

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Email: hello@talentminingandminerals.com Call: 0429555424