AUMS Auto Electricians Africa

African Underground Mining Services; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

African Underground Mining Services is seeking Experienced Underground Auto Electricians to join our African Operations on a 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off roster. The role focuses on developing local workers by sharing expertise and serving as a role model.

You will perform scheduled servicing, minimize downtime, and maintain accurate maintenance records while working with latest-generation underground equipment and automation systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in surface and/or underground mining on large mobile equipment.
• Proven ability to train less-qualified tradespeople to a high standard in a high-productivity underground contracting environment.
• Strong focus on safety and proactive attitude toward safety at all times.
• Experience with Sandvik U/G Development/Production Drills and LHDs.
• Experience with Caterpillar Underground Loaders.
• Proven knowledge and experience with remote control systems (RCT or Sandvik).
• Experience with the latest generation underground mobile equipment and automation systems.
• Hold an International Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing to mobile equipment to minimise downtime.
• Record and report maintenance in a clear, timely manner.
• Maintain workshop and work areas with high housekeeping and stock control.
• Read and interpret Service and Spare parts manuals.
• Report equipment faults for scheduling into the workshop.

Skills

Underground auto electrical

Sandvik UG drills & LHDs

Caterpillar underground loaders

Remote control systems (RCT/Sandvik)

5+ years post-apprenticeship

Training others to high standard

Strong safety mindset

International Driver's License

Tools

Sandvik underground equipment

Latest-gen underground automation systems

Job description

We are actively seekingExperienced Underground Auto Electriciansto join us in our African Operations on a 6 week on, 3 weeks off roster.

The emphasis of the role is ensuring that the local workers are developing their skills and knowledge by way of sharing your experience and being a role model. You will require boundless energy, resilience, determination, and a genuine interest in working with people from different cultures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out scheduled servicing to mobile equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with procedures, regulations, and the service sheet.
• Utilise skill and experience to create minimum downtime on machinery.
• Ensure correct recording and reporting of maintenance is achieved.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in workshop and working areas at all times, ensure all parts are kept at minimum stock levels.
• Read and interpret Service and Spare parts manuals.
• Report all equipment faults to the Maintenance Foreman for scheduling into the workshop weekly Minimum Requirements:
• A demonstrated passion for safety and a proactive attitude toward ensuring that safety is front of mind for all employees at all times.
• A sound knowledge on Sandvik U/G Development/Production Drills and LHD's.
• Experience on Caterpillar Underground Loaders
• Proven knowledge and experience on remote control systems either RCT or Sandvik.
• Experienced in training less qualified tradespeople to a high standard in a high productivity underground contracting mining environment.
• Strong background working with latest generation underground mobile equipment and associated automation systems.
• At least 5 years post apprenticeship experience working within surface and/or underground mining industry on large mobile equipment.
• Self-starter who will work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent service and maintenance approach to the job.
• International Driver's License.

Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee in line with AUMS's values and 'can do' attitude, and will be rewarded with a highly competitive, targeted, remuneration package completing our vision of a work life balance in a strong team environment.

A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site-specific clearances. A National Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at time of interview. Please be aware that an Array of Vaccinations are required when working in Africa. If you are interested in being a part of a world class operation that has an exciting future, then we want to hear from you.

NB: Only successful candidates will be contacted.