HV Electrician | Surface Coal Mine | Permanent

Techforce JobAdder; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals included

Site transport provided

Annual leave

Job summary

Techforce JobAdder is sourcing a trade-qualified electricians to support Mackay region mining operations. You will join the site electrical team, covering HV reticulation, fixed plant maintenance and compliance duties on a permanent full-time basis.

The role offers a salary package plus super, 7/7 roster, camp accommodation, meals and site transport. Annual and sick leave are provided along with ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate in Electrical (AQF Cert III) and a current Electrical Licence.
• HV Switching and Access Authority, current or able to obtain.
• Queensland Coal Mining Electrical Competency, or equivalent from another jurisdiction.
• Experience with site electrical infrastructure and fixed plant.
• Coal Board Medical, current or willing to obtain.
• Standard 11 Generic Induction, current or willing to obtain.
• Current C class driver's licence.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

• HV switching, isolation and access permits in line with site electrical procedures.
• Maintenance and fault finding on reticulation, substations, transformers and switchrooms.
• Trailing cable installation, repair and testing.
• Fixed plant electrical maintenance including CHPP, conveyors and pumps.
• Protection relay testing, breaker maintenance and cable testing.
• Motor, starter and VSD maintenance and fault finding.
• Statutory inspections, testing and compliance record keeping.
• Compliance with the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulation.

Skills

HV switching

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Site electrical systems

Safety compliance

Education

AQF Cert III Electrical

Electrical Licence

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Protection relay testing

Job description

Location:Mackay & Coalfields
Classification:Mining, Resources & Energy > Maintenance & Fault Diagnosis
Work type:Full time, Permanent

The role covers site electrical infrastructure, high voltage reticulation and fixed plant maintenance, working as part of the site electrical team.

The role

• Permanent full time position with staff conditions
• Salary package plus superannuation
• 7/7 Roster
• Drive or Bus from Mackay or Townsville
• Camp accommodation, meals and site transport provided
• Annual leave, sick leave and ongoing training support

Responsibilities

• HV switching, isolation and access permits in line with site electrical procedures
• Maintenance and fault finding on reticulation, substations, transformers and switchrooms
• Trailing cable installation, repair and testing
• Fixed plant electrical maintenance including CHPP, conveyors and pumps
• Protection relay testing, breaker maintenance and cable testing
• Motor, starter and VSD maintenance and fault finding
• Statutory inspections, testing and compliance record keeping
• Compliance with the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulation

Requirements

• Trade certificate in Electrical (AQF Cert III) and a current Electrical Licence
• HV Switching and Access Authority, current or able to obtain
• Queensland Coal Mining Electrical Competency, or equivalent from another jurisdiction
• Experience with site electrical infrastructure and fixed plant
• Coal Board Medical, current or willing to obtain
• Standard 11 Generic Induction, current or willing to obtain
• Current C class driver's licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screen

Desirable

• Experience as an appointed HV Switching Operator or Coordinator
• Protection and relay testing experience
• CHPP or wash plant experience
• PLC, SCADA or instrumentation exposure
• Working at Heights, Confined Space or EWP tickets
• ERZ Controller or Electrical Supervisor competencies