Electrician - Roving Crew

FMS Field Mining Services Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral scheme

Novated leasing

GEM Awards

Length of Service awards

12% Superannuation

Job summary

FMS Field Mining Services Group is seeking motivated Electricians for casual/temporary roles in Mackay, QLD. Roles involve hands-on work with mining equipment including draglines and CHPP, with strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

Benefits include competitive wages and employee recognition programs. Trade-qualified electricians with current licences and medicals are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for ongoing work and flexibility.

Qualifications

• QLD Electrical Licence required.
• LVR/CPR certification required.
• Mining environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain draglines, shovels, CHPP and Electric Drive Trucks in mining.
• Meet all site compliance and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with management and clients to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Safety mindset

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

QLD Electrical Licence

LVR/CPR certification

Tools

Confined Space

GTA

Working at Heights

Job description

FMS Field Mining Services Group – Mackay QLD

Casual/Temporary

9mo ago , from FMS Field Mining Services Group

Job no: 497252
Work type: Casual
Location: Mackay & Coalfields
Categories: Electricians

We want you

We’re looking for motivated and skilled Electricians who are ready to start right away. Whether you're seeking consistent work or greater flexibility, we offer hours that suit your lifestyle - a great chance to expand your skills in a well-supported environment.

This role is ideal for trade-qualified Electricians with hands-on experience working with Draglines, Shovels, CHPP, and Electric Drive Trucks within the mining sector.

The successful applicant, will have:

• QLD Electrical Licence
• LVR/CPR certification
• Previous experience in a mining environment
• Current Coal Board Medical
• Standard 11 Statement of Attainment
• Confined Space, GTA & Working at Heights tickets
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A proactive and safety-first mindset
• Confidence liaising with both management and clients
• Ability to meet all site compliance and requirements

These are challenging roles that will deliver great rewards to the right candidates.We are looking for people who are self-motivated and results driven to join our team.

Why work with us?

Not only will you receive a competitive wage, we also have great employee benefits on offer, such as:

• The opportunity to continue to build the team with the employee referral scheme (an extra way for you to earn additional money),
• Salary packaging – such as Novated leasing
• GEM Awards – Quarterly reward system to recognise employees going the extra mile
• Length of Service Recognise awards
• 12% Superannuation

About Us

FMS Group has been on a journey since its establishment in 2005 as CQ Field Mining Services. The company’s growth is reflected in the successful establishment of the following divisions:

• PNG Field Mining Services division established in 2013
• WA Field Mining Services division established in 2017
• To incorporate the divisions under one banner, Field Mining Services Group was created in 2019.

Adding to Field Mining Services Group:

• Safety Lift Solutions (SLS) Division in 2020
• Engineering Division in 2020
• Electrical Division in 2020
• Onsite Machining & Line Boring Division in 2021
• Parts, Equipment and Components (PEC) Division in 2023
• Infrastructure Maintenance Projects Division in 2024
• Workshops in Perth and Brisbane established in 2024

In September 2024, Field Mining Services Group became FMS Group. We have grown to become a provider of choice for leading national and multinational clients highlighting our strengths as one Group across our operations.

With operations across Australia and Papua New Guinea, FMS Group is your one-stop shop for comprehensive mobile and fixed plant maintenance, shutdown, infrastructure requirements & capital equipment sales.

We deliver end-to-end maintenance, project and shutdown solutions that set us apart as the provider of choice, across industries such as mining, construction, oil and gas, marine and renewables and we pride ourselves on being the complete solution for service delivery and capital equipment sales for clients looking to improve productivity and reduce downtime.

Delivering the best every time.

FMS Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.

We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches.

Advertised: 18 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: