Leading Hand Fixed Plant Electrical

Evolution Mining; City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential roster 8:6

Bonuses

Life insurance

Employee share scheme

Study assistance

Discounted health insurance

Parental leave

Novated leasing

Job summary

Evolution Mining Ltd. in Kalgoorlie is seeking a seasoned Leading Hand for the electrical team at our gold processing plant. You will lead electricians and apprentices, coordinate maintenance to maximise plant reliability, and provide technical support across electrical, instrumentation and control systems.

The role offers autonomy, leadership exposure, and opportunities to mentor others, with a pathway to Section 26 qualification where applicable. Relocation support within Australia is provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years fixed plant electrical experience in mining or heavy industry.
• 2+ years in Leading Hand/acting supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Gold processing plant experience with fixed plant operations.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA and plant automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of electricians and apprentices.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support across electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Build team capability through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to achieve production and reliability targets.
• Support shutdown planning, execution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive safety performance by ensuring compliance with site procedures and electrical safety standards.
• Oversee work quality and technical compliance, ensuring maintenance is completed to required standards.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Team leadership

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

PLC/SCADA

Safety compliance

Education

WA Electrical Workers Licence

Driver's Licence

Tools

HV switching qualification

Pronto CMMS

Job description

We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’re transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.

What’s the opportunity?

This is more than a Leading Hand role. It's an opportunity to take ownership of a critical area of the operation while building the leadership and statutory experience needed for future career progression.

Working closely with the Electrical Supervisor, you'll lead a large team of electricians and apprentices across our gold processing plant, coordinating maintenance activities, driving safe and efficient work execution, and supporting plant reliability. You'll also regularly step into the Supervisor role during periods of absence, providing valuable exposure to broader leadership responsibilities and site-wide decision making.

This role offers a unique blend of technical challenge, autonomy and people leadership. You'll have the opportunity to develop and mentor others, influence team performance, and further your own capability, including support to obtain your Section 26 qualification if not already held.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will:

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of electricians and apprentices.
• Coordinate daily maintenance activities to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime.
• Provide technical support across electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Build team capability through coaching, training and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to achieve production and reliability targets.
• Support shutdown planning, execution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive safety performance by ensuring compliance with site procedures, electrical safety standards, isolation requirements and risk management processes.
• Oversee work quality and technical compliance, ensuring maintenance activities are completed to the required standards and equipment is returned to service safely and reliably.
• Act in the Electrical Supervisor role when required, gaining valuable leadership experience and exposure.

Why Mungari Operations?

Mungari is a cornerstone asset in our portfolio, with a mine life to at least 2038. It’s operationally diverse, with opportunities to work on the surface or underground and a great team of people who care. Our recent expansion of the processing plant has more than doubled processing capacity from 2 million to 4.2 million tonnes per year. With open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers.

Based in Kalgoorlie, this residential opportunity offers an attractive 8:6 roster working 10-hour shifts. We welcome applications from candidates across Australia who hold full unrestricted Australian working rights and are open to permanently relocating. Relocation assistance within Australia to Kalgoorlie will be provided. FIFO from Perth is not available.

The future here is bright; you could be part of it.

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Attractive 8:6 (10 hour days) residential roster – be home every night!
• Competitive local living allowance and residential incentives
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Employee share scheme - have a real stake in the company's success
• Life insurance and income protection
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Salary packaging options including novated leasing
• Recognition programme
• Study assistance and career development opportunities
• Discounted health insurance

Does this sound like you?

• 5+ years' Fixed Plant electrical experience within mining or heavy industry.
• 2+ years' experience in a Leading Hand, Acting Supervisor or similar leadership role.
• Gold processing plant experience with a strong understanding of fixed plant operations.
• Current HV Switching qualification and demonstrated competency in HV switching.
• Experience leading, coaching and mentoring tradespeople and apprentices.
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Exposure to PLC, SCADA and plant automation systems.
• Experience using Pronto or similar maintenance management systems.
• WA Electrical Workers Licence and current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Section 26 qualification highly regarded; however, support will be provided to obtain this qualification for the right candidate.

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.