Electrician

Russell Mineral Equipment; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No site travel required

Early finish Fridays

Lunchroom and facilities

Work-life balance

Parental leave and EAP

Job summary

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) is seeking an experienced electrician to install, test and commission its specialised mining equipment. The role emphasizes safety, fault-finding, data maintenance and teamwork across a high-precision environment.

The ideal candidate holds a current Electrical Work Licence and a Trade Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent, with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current Electrical Work Licence
• Trade Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent
• A strong commitment to safety of yourself and others
• Positive attitude
• Team environment
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic IT proficiency
• Engages and is committed to Continuous Improvement Opportunities
• Post-trade Cert III/IV in Instrumentation
• Open Cabling licence
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Experience with control wiring & telecommunications (data or coaxial cable)
• Commercial or building electrical and data maintenance experience

Responsibilities

• Install, test and commission RME equipment to high safety and workmanship standards.
• Fault-finding and data maintenance; use computer and control systems.
• Collaborate in a team and respond to feedback with a proactive attitude.
• Based at the Hursley road facility; no on-site travel required.

Skills

Electrical Licence

Teamwork

Communication skills

Fault-finding

Basic IT proficiency

Continuous Improvement

Positive attitude

Education

Trade Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Job description

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) is a unique engineering, technology and manufacturing company. RME provides product and service-based solutions for problems encountered in the mining and mineral processing industries. With a history spanning more than 40 years, RME is an employer of choice employing more than 450 personnel worldwide across 12 international Sales and Service Centres. RME is a multiple award-winning Australian exporter with a global reach of over 440 mine site locations. RME Mill Relining Systems deliver fast, reliable and safe relines.

WHO ARE WE?

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) is a unique engineering, technology and manufacturing company. RME provides product and service-based solutions for problems encountered in the mining and mineral processing industries. With a history spanning more than 40 years, RME is an employer of choice employing more than 450 personnel worldwide across 12 international Sales and Service Centres. RME is a multiple award-winning Australian exporter with a global reach of over 440 mine site locations. RME Mill Relining Systems deliver fast, reliable and safe relines.

What is the role?

Electricians are responsible for the efficient installation, testing and commissioning of the specialised RME manufactured equipment to a high standard of workmanship and safety. Electricians must have a genuine interest in electrical aspects of assembling high quality, high performance, specialised machines. RME's special machines are a combination of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic systems, including powerful robotic devices.

This role also involves the use of a strong attention to detail, fault-finding skills, data maintenance, well developed computer skills, and design experience and standards knowledge.

Strong interpersonal skills, such as the ability to take direction, respond positively to criticism, and be proactive in seeking feedback and the ability to work respectfully in a team environment are critical to success in this role.

Our electricians are based at our Hursley road facility, there is no on site requirement for this role.

What are we looking for?

REQUIRED

1. Current Electrical Work Licence

2. Trade Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent

3. A strong commitment to the safety of yourself and others.

4. Ability to approach situations with a positive attitude

5. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills

7. Basic IT proficiency

8. Engages and is committed to Continuous Improvement Opportunities.

DESIRABLE

1. Post-trade certified Cert III or IV in Instrumentation

2. Open Cabling licence

3. Basic mechanical aptitude

4. Experience with control wiring & telecommunication experience (data or co-axial cable)

5. Commercial or building electrical and data maintenance experience

LICENCES

• 'C' Class Open Driver's Licence (desirable)
• Electrical Licence (required)
• A current Overhead Crane competency (Desired)
• HRWL - DG and LF (Desired)

What's in it for you?

• No travel to site, be in one place every day, with all your tools at arm reach.
• Start early, finish early giving you your afternoons.
• Be home by lunch every friday!
• Access to fully equipped lunchroom and other facilities.
• RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice. We offer flexibility to allow you to maintain a true work/life balance.
• We are passionate about our People and their career development and offer a range of other benefits including Paid Parental Leave, Social Club, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events and much, much more!

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a medical screening with drug and alcohol testing and a federal police check.