Lead HV Electrician - Mining Maintenance Coordinator

Komatsu Australia; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly benefits

Income protection insurance

Novated leasing options

Career development

Job summary

Komatsu Australia is seeking a Leading Hand Tradesman to support and coordinate our mining maintenance team in Queensland. You’ll stay connected to the technical side while taking ownership of safety, work allocation and team performance.

This role requires a trade qualification in heavy mobile equipment, hands-on supervision, and strong problem-solving skills. You’ll mentor technicians, liaise with planners, and help maintain OEM standards across the site.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or equivalent in heavy mobile equipment maintenance.
• Proven supervisory or Leading Hand experience.
• Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent safety awareness and site procedures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily maintenance across technicians, HV electricians and subcontractors.
• Allocating work priorities and ensuring teams have necessary information and tools.
• Providing technical guidance and hands-on support to maintenance personnel.
• Supporting pre-start meetings, risk assessments and safe work practices.
• Collaborating with planners and operations to keep work progressing.
• Monitoring quality and ensuring OEM standards are met.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and shift reports.
• Promoting teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Trade background

Supervisory experience

Technical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

Heavy machinery trade qualification

Standard 11/S1/S2/S3/G2 qualifications

Tools

Dynamics

Maintenance management systems (RMC)

OEM training

Job description

Komatsu Australia is seeking a Leading Hand Tradesman to support and coordinate our mining maintenance team in Queensland. You’ll stay connected to the technical side while taking ownership of safety, work allocation and team performance.

This role requires a trade qualification in heavy mobile equipment, hands-on supervision, and strong problem-solving skills. You’ll mentor technicians, liaise with planners, and help maintain OEM standards across the site.