Longwall Electrician

WorkPac; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

DIDO role

12-hour shifts

7/7 roster

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking an Electrical trade professional for Broadmeadow Mine in Queensland to perform maintenance, repair, fault finding on longwall electrical equipment and support underground mining operations for maximum equipment availability.

This DIDO role offers a $130 per hour rate, a 7/7 roster with 12-hour shifts, camp accommodation and meals, and the chance to join an experienced underground maintenance team while following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification is required.
• Current Electrical Licence is required.
• Current LVR/CPR certification is required.
• Proven underground coal mining experience.
• Standard 11 or Coal Board Medical is required.
• Current Driver's Licence is required.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Performing maintenance, repairs, and fault finding on longwall electrical equipment.
• Supporting longwall operations to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
• Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults on underground mining equipment.
• Completing preventative and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Conducting inspections and testing in accordance with site requirements.
• Working closely with maintenance and production teams to minimise downtime.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Adhering to all site safety procedures and legislative requirements

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Underground mining experience

Fault finding

Preventive maintenance

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Tools

Electrical Licence

Job description

Job details

Key Selling Points

• $130.00 per hour
• 7/7 roster with rotating day and night shifts (12 -hour shifts)
• Camp accommodation and meals provided
• DIDO role at Broadmeadow Mine

About Our Client

BMA is Australia's largest producer of seaborne metallurgical coal, operating world-class mining assets throughout the Bowen Basin. Broadmeadow Mine is a leading underground operation recognised for its commitment to safety, operational excellence, and workforce development.

What You Will Be Doing

• Performing maintenance, repairs, and fault finding on longwall electrical equipment.
• Supporting longwall operations to maximise equipment availability and reliability.
• Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults on underground mining equipment.
• Completing preventative and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Conducting inspections and testing in accordance with site requirements.
• Working closely with maintenance and production teams to minimise downtime.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Adhering to all site safety procedures and legislative requirements

What You Will Need

• Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Current Electrical Licence.
• Current LVR/CPR certification.
• Proven underground coal mining experience.
• Standard 11 or Coal Board Medical.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Full Australian working rights.

What's in it for you?

• $130.00 per hour.
• 7/7 roster with rotating day and night shifts.
• 12 -hour shifts.
• Camp accommodation and meals provided.
• DIDO role.
• Opportunity to work within an experienced underground maintenance team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At WorkPac, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and embrace diversity in race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.