HD Fitter

Macmahon Holdings Limited; Central Highlands Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Retail discounts

Novated leases

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Job summary

Macmahon Holdings Limited is seeking an Auto Electrician for our surface mining operations in Australia. You will diagnose, service and repair electrical and electronic systems across a diverse fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment, ensuring maximum availability and safety.

You will work with a team of skilled tradespeople and operational staff, applying fault-finding expertise and OEM manuals to deliver reliable maintenance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Trade-qualified Auto Electrician with a current Air Conditioning (A/C) Licence.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing electrical systems on heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostics and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret OEM manuals and maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Experience collaborating with maintenance and operations in a fast-paced mining environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service and repair electrical and electronic systems on heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Conduct fault finding and testing to maximise fleet availability and reliability.
• Fit, service and repair alternators, starter motors and air conditioning systems.
• Complete repairs per OEM specs and maintenance best practices.
• Participate in toolbox and pre-start meetings while promoting safety culture.

Skills

Auto Electrician

A/C Licence

Fault finding

Maintenance

OEM manuals

Job description

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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 not just getting a job - you're joining a quality team that’s built together and built to last.

Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industry expertise. Our people are the backbone of our capability, enabling us to partner closely with clients to sustainably deliver value every day.

Our Auto Electricians play a key role in our operations. You'll 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.

About the Role

With a commencement date of November 2026 and reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this site-based role is suited to a reliable Auto Electrician. You'll diagnose, repair, service and test electrical and electronic systems across a diverse fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment. Working closely with supervisors, tradespeople and operational stakeholders, you'll contribute to maximising equipment availability and reliability while maintaining the highest safety standards. You'll work alongside experienced teammates who share knowledge and support each other to get the job done safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service and repair electrical and electronic systems on heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Conduct fault finding and testing of electrical components to maximise fleet availability and reliability.
• Fit, service and repair alternators, starter motors and air conditioning systems.
• Complete repairs in accordance with OEM specifications and maintenance best practices.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, pre-start meetings and continuous improvement initiatives while promoting a strong safety culture.

What You'll Bring

• Trade-qualified Auto Electrician with a current Air Conditioning (A/C) Licence.
• Experience diagnosing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems on heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills across a range of mining fleet assets.
• Ability to interpret OEM manuals and complete work to a high standard of quality and safety.
• Experience working collaboratively with maintenance and operational teams in a fast-paced mining environment.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and delivering reliable maintenance outcomes.
• Roster: DIDO 7:7
• Competitive benefits package including:
  
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a team that looks out for each other.
• Work with skilled, down-to-earth people
• Learn on the job and broaden your skills across stable opportunities on quality projects