High Voltage Electrician – Mining Maintenance & Upgrades

Austral Resources; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO/DIDO roster 12/9

Excellent camp facilities

Training & development available

Sustainable copper production

Job summary

Austral Resources is seeking a skilled High Voltage Electrician to join our team in Northwest Queensland. The role focuses on maintenance, testing, commissioning, installation and fault-finding across HV systems, transformers, switchgear and earthing networks.

You will work within the Site Services Maintenance team, delivering high-quality services on critical electrical assets and supporting project-based upgrades while maintaining a strong safety culture and compliance with mining standards.

Qualifications

• Electrical licence valid in Queensland or state of employment.
• Certificate III in Electrotechnology or equivalent electrical trade qualification.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• High Voltage Switching Operations qualification.
• Current LVR/CPR certification.
• Demonstrated HV maintenance, testing, commissioning or field service experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, testing, commissioning, installation and troubleshooting of high voltage equipment.
• Test and maintain protection systems, transformers, switchgear and earthing systems.
• Carry out transformer oil sampling and condition monitoring support.
• Inspect HV/LV metering and electrical safety equipment in switchyards and substations.
• Conduct routine maintenance on electrical systems and motors.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults as they arise.
• Assist with new installations, asset replacements and upgrades.
• Maintain detailed testing and maintenance records.
• Provide technical advice to the maintenance team.

Skills

Electrical licence

High Voltage switching operations

Fault-finding & troubleshooting

Autonomy & teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Job description

Austral Resources is seeking a skilled High Voltage Electrician to join our team in Northwest Queensland. The role focuses on maintenance, testing, commissioning, installation and fault-finding across HV systems, transformers, switchgear and earthing networks.

You will work within the Site Services Maintenance team, delivering high-quality services on critical electrical assets and supporting project-based upgrades while maintaining a strong safety culture and compliance with mining standards.