High Voltage Electrician

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd; Middlemount; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Big Pay

Tech Upgrades

World-Class Training

7/7 Roster

Insurance & Assistance

Career Security

Job summary

Hastings Deering (Australia) Ltd is seeking a High Voltage Electrician to maintain CAT mining equipment and high voltage systems, ensuring safe, quality outcomes and timely service documentation.

You'll diagnose faults with CAT diagnostics, communicate progress to site stakeholders, and support asset reliability through proactive maintenance and accurate records. This role requires heavy industry or mining experience, Standard 11/Coal Board Medical, and readiness for demanding rosters.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualifications – current Electrical Trade Qualification with experience in heavy industry, mining or mobile equipment maintenance.
• High voltage capability – demonstrated experience working on high voltage electrical systems, preferably within mining or heavy machinery environments.
• Mining industry readiness – current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical, or the ability to obtain them through Hastings Deering.
• Technical expertise – experience using Caterpillar diagnostic systems such as ET, VIMS, SIMSi and SIS will be highly regarded.
• Customer-focused communication – strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships onsite.
• Safety-first approach – a demonstrated commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical systems on CAT mining equipment and high voltage components.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to maximise equipment availability.
• Utilize Caterpillar diagnostic tools to identify issues.
• Provide clear updates on job progress and equipment status to onsite stakeholders.
• Document service reports, timecards and quotations accurately and promptly.
• Support asset reliability through proper component assessment and recommendations.

Skills

Electrical trade qualifications

High voltage capability

Mining readiness

CAT diagnostic systems

Customer-focused communication

Safety-first approach

CAT ET

CAT VIMS

CAT SIMSi

Job description

What you'll be doing

As a High Voltage Electrician at Hastings Deering, you will:

• Maintain critical fleet assets – perform electrical maintenance, fault finding, repairs and warranty work on CAT mining equipment, including high voltage systems.
• Deliver safe, quality outcomes – ensure all work is completed to the highest safety and quality standards, minimising rework and maximising equipment availability.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot effectively – utilise Caterpillar diagnostic systems and technical resources to identify and resolve complex electrical faults.
• Keep customers informed – provide clear communication on job progress, repair requirements and equipment status to onsite stakeholders.
• Support equipment reliability – assess components for reusability and make recommendations to optimise equipment performance and lifecycle.
• Complete accurate documentation – submit detailed service reports, timecards, parts requests and quotations in a timely manner.

Who are we and why work with us?

Hastings Deering is proud to be one of the top 5 Caterpillar dealerships globally. We sell, rent, and offer support and parts distribution services for Cat® products across a range of industries, including resources, general construction, civil transport and commercial construction, power systems, government, primary industries and marine. We have more than 3,500 employees across 23 business service centres throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Caledonia, with our headquarters based in Brisbane, Australia.

When you join our team at Hastings Deering, you'll benefit from:

• Big Pay, Bigger Growth – circa $170,000+ total remuneration, competitive rates, allowances and competency-based pay increases.
• Cutting Edge Tech – work on CAT 794 Electric Trucks and be part of the future of mining technology.
• World-Class Training – develop your skills through ongoing technical training and support from a global Caterpillar Centre of Excellence.
• Get More Time Back in Your Life – 7/7 roster providing a balanced lifestyle and more time at home.
• Body, Mind & Wallet Support – income protection insurance, Employee Assistance Program, health and wellbeing support, and retail discounts.
• Security You Can Count On – build a long-term career with one of the world's leading Caterpillar dealerships.

What you'll need

A successful teammate will have experience in:

• Electrical trade qualifications – current Electrical Trade Qualification with experience in heavy industry, mining or mobile equipment maintenance.
• High voltage capability – demonstrated experience working on high voltage electrical systems, preferably within mining or heavy machinery environments.
• Mining industry readiness – current Standard 11 and Coal Board Medical, or the ability to obtain them through Hastings Deering.
• Technical expertise – experience using Caterpillar diagnostic systems such as ET, VIMS, SIMSi and SIS will be highly regarded.
• Customer-focused communication – strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships onsite.
• Safety-first approach – a demonstrated commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards.

Highly regarded experience includes:

• Caterpillar dealership experience
• Electric drive truck experience
• Exposure to mining, construction, quarrying, ports, agriculture or heavy equipment industries

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.