Auto Electrician- Caval Ridge

Cimic; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation and meals

Ongoing training and career growth

Competitive salary package

Even-time 7/7 roster

Job summary

Thiess is seeking an experienced Auto Electrician to join the Caval Ridge Mine maintenance team. You will service, repair and maintain mobile mining equipment to maximise reliability and availability.

The role requires a trade qualification and experience with heavy mining equipment, with a 7/7 roster and on-site camp facilities available.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• Experience on heavy mining or earthmoving equipment with strong diagnostic capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, repairs and maintenance on mobile mining equipment.
• Complete planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and component change-outs to a high standard.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults while inspecting to maximise equipment reliability.

Skills

Diagnostics

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Mining equipment

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Job description

Make your mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

Are you a trade-qualified Auto Electrician with strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills and a passion for maintaining world-class mining equipment? Thiess is seeking an experienced and motivated Auto Electrician to join our high-performing team at Caval Ridge Mine.

As a key member of the Caval Ridge Maintenance team, you'll be responsible for supporting safe, reliable and efficient fleet performance through the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of mobile mining equipment.

Roster: 7/7 Rotating Days & Nights | Location: Caval Ridge Mine, QLD | Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

As the Auto Electrician, you will:

• Perform servicing, repairs and maintenance on mobile mining equipment.
• Complete planned maintenance, breakdown repairs and component change-outs to a high standard.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults whilst conducting inspections to maximise equipment reliability and availability.

About you

• Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent trade qualification.
• Experience working on heavy mining or earthmoving equipment, with strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Even-time 7/7 roster providing genuine work-life balance.
• Camp accommodation and meals provided.
• BIBO options from Mackay and Townsville.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.
Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check, and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.