High Voltage Electrician- Lake Vermont

Cimic; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thiess invites a qualified High Voltage Electrician to join our team at Lake Vermont, QLD. You will maintain and service electrical mining equipment, with a focus on safety and reliability. The role operates on a 7/7 day/night roster and is based on site at Lake Vermont.

Requirements include Queensland Electrical Work Licence or equivalent, CPR/LVR, Driver’s Licence, and Standard 11. HV switching certification is desirable. Camp accommodation and meals are provided as part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Queensland Electrical Work Licence or equivalent.
• HV Switching Certification (desirable).
• Proven experience in a similar role within heavy industry, mining or construction.
• Current LVR/CPR certification.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Current Standard 11.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, repair and maintenance of AC Drive Electric Haul Trucks, workshops and facilities in accordance with Thiess maintenance systems.
• Complete general maintenance, breakdowns, servicing, component change-outs and statutory electrical testing and inspections.
• Source technical information from OEM documentation, technical bulletins, reference manuals and computer-based systems while maintaining high housekeeping and equipment utilisation standards.

Skills

Safety focus

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Heavy industry experience

Education

Queensland Electrical Work Licence or equivalent

HV Switching Certification (desirable)

Current LVR/CPR certification

Current Driver's Licence

Current Standard 11

Job description

Make your mark with Thiess

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent, reward transparency, champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

The Opportunity

Are you a qualified High Voltage Electrician with a passion for maintaining safe and reliable mining equipment? Thiess is seeking experienced and motivated High Voltage Electricians to join our high-performing team at Lake Vermont.

As a key member of the Lake Vermont team, you'll be responsible for supporting safe and efficient mining operations through the maintenance, repair and servicing of electrical mining equipment, facilities and infrastructure while maintaining a strong focus on safety and environmental standards.

Roster: 7/7 Day/ Night rotating | Location: Lake Vermont, QLD | Employment Type: Full Time

As the High Voltage Electrician, you will:

• Perform servicing, repair and maintenance of AC Drive Electric Haul Trucks, workshops and facilities in accordance with Thiess maintenance systems.
• Complete general maintenance, breakdowns, servicing, component change-outs and statutory electrical testing and inspections.
• Source technical information from OEM documentation, technical bulletins, reference manuals and computer-based systems while maintaining high housekeeping and equipment utilisation standards.

About you

• Queensland Electrical Work Licence or equivalent.
• HV Switching Certification (desirable).
• Proven experience in a similar role within heavy industry, mining or construction.
• Current LVR/CPR certification.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Current Standard 11.
• Strong commitment to safety and alignment with Thiess' core values of Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Delivery.

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance and travel, plus access to exclusive savings at 750+ everyday retailers across Australia.
• Even-time 7/7 roster supporting work-life balance.
• Camp accommodation and meals provided.

About Us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia, and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders - the legendary Thiess brothers - is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years. Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning - supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included, and empowered.

Learn more about working at Thiess.