Electrician

Discover Mackay; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Employee referral scheme

Salary packaging options

GEM Awards for recognition

Private health discounts

Length of service awards

12% superannuation

Job summary

Discover Mackay is seeking an experienced Shift Electrician for a critical role in maintaining and supporting dragline and shovel operations. You will enjoy a great work-life balance with a 6 on / 6 off rotating roster, allowing regular time off.

The ideal candidate will have trade qualifications, HV switching experience, and a commitment to safety in a mining environment. This role is perfect for those looking to be part of a stable and growing company with strong employee retention.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant trade qualification.
• Experience in dragline and shovel maintenance required.
• Uncompromising attitude to safety is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dragline and shovel maintenance and breakdown support.
• Work within experienced and supportive teams.
• Ensure safety standards are met at all times.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision-making

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant trade qualification

HV switching

Experience in a mining environment

Coal Board Medical

Standard 11 Statement of Attainment

Confined Space, GTA & Working at Heights

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Shift Electrician to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well‑established company that continues to grow while offering long‑term career stability.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in dragline and shovel maintenance and breakdown support and will be committed to working safely and effectively within a team environment.

This role offers an outstanding work‑life balance with a 6 on / 6 off rotating day and night roster, allowing you to spend more time at home and enjoy regular weekends off.

About The Role

• 6 on / 6 off rotating day and night roster
• Ongoing, long‑term work
• Dragline and shovel maintenance and breakdown support
• Work within experienced and supportive teams
• Excellent work‑life balance
• Opportunity to join a growing company with strong employee retention

Qualifications

• Relevant trade qualification
• HV switching (essential)
• Experience working in a mining environment
• Coal Board Medical
• Standard 11 Statement of Attainment or BMA Core SOA
• Confined Space, GTA & Working at Heights
• Problem solving and decision‑making skills
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Current driver’s licence
• Uncompromising attitude to safety

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Opportunity to earn additional money through employee referral scheme
• Salary packaging such as Novate leasing
• GEM Awards – quarterly reward system to recognise employees going the extra mile
• Private health discounts
• Length of service recognise awards
• 12% superannuation

FMS Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

Job no: 497752

Work type: Casual

Location: Mackay & Coalfields

Categories: Electricians