Plant Electrician

Mandalay Resources Corp.; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential role

Life and Salary Continuance insurance

Novated leasing options for vehicles

Employee rewards program

Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

Mandalay Resources Corp. seeks a Fixed Plant Electrician for Costerfield Operations in Central Victoria. Reporting to the Electrical Foreman, you will perform electrical maintenance across the processing facility to support continuous production.

The role requires an Electrical Trade Qualification, Victorian A Grade Licence, and strong fault-finding skills. You will work a 7 days on / 7 days off roster and contribute to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification is essential.
• Current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence is required.
• Industrial electrical maintenance experience preferred in mining or processing plants.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with motors, MCCs, VSDs and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on plant electrical equipment.
• Inspect, test and fault find motors, drives, switchboards and control systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and safely return equipment to service.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems.
• Support shutdowns, plant upgrades and commissioning activities.
• Complete maintenance records and CMMS work orders accurately
• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve plant reliability and reduce downtime.
• Follow all site safety procedures, policies and permit requirements.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture through safe behaviours and teamwork.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Reading drawings

PLC/SCADA experience

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Victorian A Grade Licence

Tools

CMMS

Job description

• Employee TypeFull-Time
• Required Degree3 Year Degree

Contact information

• Contact NameHuman Resources
• Contact Phone[phone]***
• Contact ***************@mandalayresources.com.au

Description

Costerfield

Costerfield Operations, owned and operated by Alkane Resources Ltd, is situated in Central Victoria, east of Bendigo and surrounded by numerous towns within a 50km radius, offering a variety of residential options.

Please note: Costerfield Operations is a residential mine and does not facilitate FIFO

Requirements

The Role

Reporting to the Electrical Foreman the Fixed Plant Electrician you will be responsible for electrical maintenance activities across the processing facility, ensuring equipment is maintained safely and efficiently to support continuous production.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on plant electrical equipment.
• Inspect, test and fault find motors, drives, switchboards and control systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and safely return equipment to service.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation, PLC and SCADA systems.
• Support shutdowns, plant upgrades and commissioning activities.
• Complete maintenance records and CMMS work orders accurately
• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve plant reliability and reduce downtime.
• Follow all site safety procedures, policies and permit requirements.
• Contribute to a positive safety culture through safe behaviours and teamwork.

The Person

We are seeking an individual who possesses:

• Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence.
• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance, ideally in mining, manufacturing or processing plants.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with motors, MCCs, VSDs and electrical control systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and use testing equipment.
• Experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to work a 7 days on / 7 days off roster.
• Instrumentation qualification or experience.
• Experience with instrument maintenance and calibration.
• Exposure to PLC and SCADA systems.
• Experience with plant shutdowns and commissioning activities.

We Offer

• Residential role - be home with your family every night
• Life and Salary Continuance insurance
• Novated Leasing options for vehicles
• Employee Rewards program – cash savings for everyday expenses
• Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance

The Process

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting will commence immediately.

At Costerfield Operations, we foster a work environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to embracing diversity across race, gender, age, religion, culture and other attributes that make each individual unique.