Auto Electrician

MacMahon; Reefton; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance

Flights provided

Job summary

Macmahon is seeking Auto Electricians to join the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on New Zealand’s South Island. You’ll maintain, diagnose and repair electrical systems across a modern underground mining fleet, including Sandvik loaders and drills and other equipment.

You will work with a skilled maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable fleet performance and develop expertise in a dynamic underground environment.

Qualifications

• Australian or NZ recognised Auto Electrical Trade Qualification (Cert III or equivalent).
• At least 2 years’ experience as a qualified tradesperson.
• Experience maintaining and repairing underground mining equipment, ideally Sandvik fleet.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience managing maintenance records and reporting systems.
• Valid unrestricted manual New Zealand Class 1 or Australian C Class Driver's Licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, repairs and preventative electrical maintenance on underground mining fleet.
• Complete servicing and maintenance to OEM standards and site procedures.
• Support equipment reliability, availability and safe operating performance.
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to safely execute maintenance activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Maintenance records

Education

Cert III Auto Electrical

Job description

At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.

Macmahon has more than 30 years’ experience as a leading underground mining contractor. With an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement, our underground mining team applies a strong safety culture to all aspects of operations.

Our maintenance teams take pride in keeping our sites operating safely and efficiently. You’ll work with skilled people, who look out for each other and take pride in doing the job right. Together, we keep our fleet safe and reliable.

• Location: Snowy River Gold Mine Project – Reefton, New Zealand’s South Island
• Roster: 7:7 (Local) or 14:14 (FIFO)
• Accommodation allowance provided for local personnel
• Flights, transport and accommodation provided for FIFO personnel
• Competitive remuneration package

About the Role

Macmahon New Zealand is seeking experienced Auto Electricians to join our team at the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on New Zealand’s South Island.

In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, diagnostics and repair of electrical and electronic systems across a modern underground mining fleet, including Sandvik loaders and drills, Volvo Integrated Tool Carriers (ITs), light vehicles, buses and ancillary equipment.

Working alongside a skilled maintenance team, you will contribute to safe, reliable and efficient fleet performance while developing your expertise in a dynamic underground mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, repairs and preventative electrical maintenance on underground’s mining fleet.
• Complete servicing and maintenance to OEM standards and site procedures.
• Support equipment reliability, availability and safe operating performance.
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to safely execute maintenance activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Australian or New Zealand recognised Auto Electrical Trade Qualification (Cert III or equivalent).
• At least 2 years’ experience as a qualified tradesperson.
• Experience maintaining and repairing underground mining equipment, ideally Sandvik fleet.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience managing maintenance records and reporting systems.
• Valid unrestricted manual New Zealand Class 1 or Australian C Class Driver's Licence (essential).

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a quality team that’s built to last. Our culture is grounded in respect, teamwork and real mateship.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and progress your career. Learn from people who know their stuff and want to see you succeed.