Service Manager, Muswellbrook
What encouraged you or convinced you to join this industry?
I have always had an interest in all things mechanical and a particular interest in machinery and how they work. Having started my career as a fitter in Ireland in the agriculture and construction machinery sector, when the opportunity arose to interview for Hitachi I grabbed it as the chance to work with a market leading OEM – this isn’t something that comes along every day.
What role did you start out in and has it proven to be a good place to begin your career at Hitachi?
I started my career as a Field Service Fitter, moved up to Leading Hand, then Supervisor. Following that I became Project Manager, then Site Manager and now Service Manager.
Starting out as a field service fitter gave me a good foundation to build my career on at Hitachi by introducing me to company systems, processes and the people within the business. Upon joining Hitachi, I quickly realised that this was where I wanted to be and where I wanted to progress my career. However, in those early stages, it also became apparent to me that in order to further my career at the pace I wanted to, I would need to upskill. For this reason, I enrolled in a number of academic courses over the years and Hitachi have sponsored and facilitated some of these.
My studies coupled with on the job coaching, training and mentoring has helped me to advance to my current role. In each role, I have been able to familiarise myself with the next level. Doing so has prepared me for when opportunities arise, that I have a good understanding of the role and have been able to transition seamlessly.
The best thing about working here without doubt are the people
How would you describe your career journey with Hitachi?
I joined Hitachi with the ambition of furthering my career. My journey so far has been thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding. The best thing about working here without doubt are the people. Everyone is and always has been friendly, cooperative and willing to help in whatever way they can. The culture of safety first, collaboration and promoting of personal values and ideas is not something that can be found everywhere and is something I value immensely.
Do you feel confident in your future at Hitachi?
Yes, I believe that there will always be opportunities for those who want to take advantage of that. The Muswellbrook branch is a great example to showcase the opportunities. For example, in the service team we currently have 13 Supervisors, all of which have been promoted from within the business. The senior management team; Branch Manager, Service, Parts, Admin, After Sales and Major Projects Managers have also all been promoted from within the business. Personally, having come to Australia with Hitachi on the 357 visa scheme back in 2012, I cannot recommend Hitachi Construction Machinery (Aust) highly enough as a place to work and build a career.
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Wormall Civil have just taken delivery of four brand-new Bell 2806E water carts, further strengthening their capacity to deliver civil projects across WA.
We’re proud to continue supporting @wormall_civil with reliable, high-performance machinery that keeps the job moving. Thanks for choosing us again, team!
Head to Head in Laverton!
A powerhouse delivery to @genesisminerals — the EX2000-7 and EX2600-7 standing tall at the Laverton Operations site. 💪🧡
These two mining giants are ready to move serious dirt and get to work.
Big thanks to the team at Genesis for choosing Hitachi.
#HCA #OrangeFamily 🍊#HitachiConstruction #HitachiMining #EX2000 #EX2600 #GenesisMinerals #HeavyMachinery #MiningLife #BuiltToPerform
📡 Maximise performance across your fleet—no matter the size.
LANDCROS Connect delivers operational, health, and location data, giving you the visibility and control to:
✅ Monitor mixed fleets from a single platform
📊 Track job site productivity at a glance
📍 Pinpoint performance with location-based insights
🔧 Stay ahead with daily machine alerts
📱 Mobile Access Anywhere
Smarter decisions start here.
👉 Learn more: https://hitachicm.com.au/landcros-connect
Missed us at DDT? No worries — we’re hitting events across the country all year long. Come chat with our reps, get hands-on with the latest machines, and stay up to date on what’s new.
📍Check out the wrap-up video and keep an eye out for where we’ll be next!
🚨 Applications are now open! 🚨
Are you ready to dare to be epic? 👷♂️💥
We`re looking for motivated individuals to join our Apprenticeship Intake for 2026 across Australia!
Whether you`re passionate about heavy machinery, love working with your hands, or want a future in a growing industry — this is your shot.
👊 Earn while you learn
🧠 Gain hands-on skills and formal training
🤝 Become part of the Orange Family
👉 Tag someone who should apply
👉 Share this post and spread the word
👉 Apply today at: https://hitachicm.com.au/orange-family/ai2026/
📣 Let’s build the future together!
📣 Exciting News! Foxleigh Mine has welcomed a brand-new EX1200-7 to their Mining Fleet!
Equipped with outstanding reach and bucket capacity this stunning 120 tonne mechanical marvel will get straight to work maximising production.
💪 Refined Engineering and Proven Reliability #Hitachi Excavators are the go-to solution to meet the demanding needs of Coal seam mining!
Pictured: Peter, Maintenance and Engineering Manager at Foxleigh
#HCA #OrangeFamily 🍊#HitachiConstruction #Earthmoving #Productivity
Perth Tradie Expo 2025 – We`re ready, are you?
Get up close with Hitachi’s game-changing machines this weekend and see how they can revolutionise the way you work.
💪 Built for performance. Come check us out!
👑🚧 The crown is back… and this year, we asked AI (again) to form a royal line-up of Hitachi kings 👇
From the compact ruler of backyards to the heavyweight king of haul roads, which machine do you reckon deserves the crown? 🏆
Let the royal debate begin.
Tell us about your pick for the true Hitachi King of the Jobsite in the comments below 👇
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.
.
(These AI-generated matchups are just for a bit of fun. For advice on the best machine for your needs, get in touch with your local Hitachi rep.)
🎉 Congratulations to Whitehaven Coal on the addition of their 2nd Hitachi EX5600-7 excavator to their Daunia Mine Operation.
Standing tall and poised to meet head on the demanding landscape of Queensland`s Bowen Basin by embracing the Hitachi design philosophy of balanced reliability and productivity, the EX5600-7 optimises machine performance, providing a consistent and dependable solution to meet the demands of our customers in the Coal Mining industry.
Pictured from (left to right): Ben, Matt, Scott, Priscilla, Aaron and Heath.
#HCA #OrangeFamily 🍊#HitachiConstruction #Hitachi #Earthmoving #Whitehaven #Productivity
💧 Another 4 for the fleet!
Wormall Civil have just taken delivery of four brand-new Bell 2806E water carts, further strengthening their capacity to deliver civil projects across WA.
We’re proud to continue supporting @wormall_civil with reliable, high-performance machinery that keeps the job moving. Thanks for choosing us again, team!
Head to Head in Laverton!
A powerhouse delivery to @genesisminerals — the EX2000-7 and EX2600-7 standing tall at the Laverton Operations site. 💪🧡
These two mining giants are ready to move serious dirt and get to work.
Big thanks to the team at Genesis for choosing Hitachi.
#HCA #OrangeFamily 🍊#HitachiConstruction #HitachiMining #EX2000 #EX2600 #GenesisMinerals #HeavyMachinery #MiningLife #BuiltToPerform
📡 Maximise performance across your fleet—no matter the size.
LANDCROS Connect delivers operational, health, and location data, giving you the visibility and control to:
✅ Monitor mixed fleets from a single platform
📊 Track job site productivity at a glance
📍 Pinpoint performance with location-based insights
🔧 Stay ahead with daily machine alerts
📱 Mobile Access Anywhere
Smarter decisions start here.
👉 Learn more: https://hitachicm.com.au/landcros-connect
Missed us at DDT? No worries — we’re hitting events across the country all year long. Come chat with our reps, get hands-on with the latest machines, and stay up to date on what’s new.
📍Check out the wrap-up video and keep an eye out for where we’ll be next!
🚨 Applications are now open! 🚨
Are you ready to dare to be epic? 👷♂️💥
We`re looking for motivated individuals to join our Apprenticeship Intake for 2026 across Australia!
Whether you`re passionate about heavy machinery, love working with your hands, or want a future in a growing industry — this is your shot.
👊 Earn while you learn
🧠 Gain hands-on skills and formal training
🤝 Become part of the Orange Family
👉 Tag someone who should apply
👉 Share this post and spread the word
👉 Apply today at: https://hitachicm.com.au/orange-family/ai2026/
📣 Let’s build the future together!
📣 Exciting News! Foxleigh Mine has welcomed a brand-new EX1200-7 to their Mining Fleet!
Equipped with outstanding reach and bucket capacity this stunning 120 tonne mechanical marvel will get straight to work maximising production.
💪 Refined Engineering and Proven Reliability #Hitachi Excavators are the go-to solution to meet the demanding needs of Coal seam mining!
Pictured: Peter, Maintenance and Engineering Manager at Foxleigh
#HCA #OrangeFamily 🍊#HitachiConstruction #Earthmoving #Productivity
Perth Tradie Expo 2025 – We`re ready, are you?
Get up close with Hitachi’s game-changing machines this weekend and see how they can revolutionise the way you work.
💪 Built for performance. Come check us out!
👑🚧 The crown is back… and this year, we asked AI (again) to form a royal line-up of Hitachi kings 👇
From the compact ruler of backyards to the heavyweight king of haul roads, which machine do you reckon deserves the crown? 🏆
Let the royal debate begin.
Tell us about your pick for the true Hitachi King of the Jobsite in the comments below 👇
.
.
.
(These AI-generated matchups are just for a bit of fun. For advice on the best machine for your needs, get in touch with your local Hitachi rep.)
🎉 Congratulations to Whitehaven Coal on the addition of their 2nd Hitachi EX5600-7 excavator to their Daunia Mine Operation.
Standing tall and poised to meet head on the demanding landscape of Queensland`s Bowen Basin by embracing the Hitachi design philosophy of balanced reliability and productivity, the EX5600-7 optimises machine performance, providing a consistent and dependable solution to meet the demands of our customers in the Coal Mining industry.
Pictured from (left to right): Ben, Matt, Scott, Priscilla, Aaron and Heath.
#HCA #OrangeFamily 🍊#HitachiConstruction #Hitachi #Earthmoving #Whitehaven #Productivity
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