Shaft Electrician
The Redpath Group
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Job summary
The Redpath Group is seeking experienced Shaft Electricians to join the Appin Project in NSW. This role involves shaft sinking maintenance, underground mining operations, and compliance with safety and Australian standards.
Candidates with Electrical Trade Qualification and HV experience are preferred, with FIFO/DIDO options and accommodation may be available. The roster is 14 on/14 off, with competitive hourly rates and ongoing training.
Qualifications
- Electrical Trade Qualification required.
- HV Switching or High Voltage experience highly regarded.
- Current Australian Manual Driver's Licence.
- Working Safely at Heights certification.
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Experience in underground mining, shaft sinking, tunnelling, heavy industry or construction preferred.
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
- Ability to pass a Pre Employment Medical and National Police Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain safety and compliance in confined and vertical shaft environments.
- Interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings for installation and maintenance.
- Install, maintain, and repair winders and related systems per Australian Standards.
- Conduct statutory testing and inspections in line with AS3000.
- Perform routine, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on shaft winder electrical, control, and automation systems.
- Diagnose faults and perform root cause analysis on control circuits, variable speed drives, and networks.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Rockwell Automation systems (ControlLogix/CompactLogix, PanelView, FactoryTalk, Studio 5000).
- Monitor equipment performance via SCADA and diagnostics.
- Mentor team members through training and development.
- Ensure compliance with Redpath SHEQ/WHS policies and standards.
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Job description
The Redpath Group is one of the world's leading mining contractors, employing almost 10,000 people across projects worldwide. We deliver specialised solutions in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering, technical services, and mining support.
Following the acquisition of RUC Mining, Redpath now operates the largest fleet of Raiseboring and Raisedrill equipment in Australia. By combining RUC Mining's expertise with Redpath's global reputation, we continue to expand our capabilities, strengthen our service offering, and create exciting career opportunities for our people.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for experienced and motivated professionals to join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of major underground mining projects.
The Redpath Group is one of the world's leading mining contractors, employing almost 10,000 people across projects worldwide. We deliver specialised solutions in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering, technical services, and mining support.
Following the acquisition of RUC Mining, Redpath now operates the largest fleet of Raiseboring and Raisedrill equipment in Australia. By combining RUC Mining's expertise with Redpath's global reputation, we continue to expand our capabilities, strengthen our service offering, and create exciting career opportunities for our people.
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for experienced and motivated professionals to join our team and contribute to the successful delivery of major underground mining projects.
Due to continued project success, Redpath is seeking experienced Shaft Electricians to join our Shaft Sinking Maintenance Division on the Appin Project in NSW.
This project involves the excavation of two vertical shafts to provide critical mine access and ventilation infrastructure. We are particularly interested in candidates from the South West Sydney region, including Campbelltown and surrounding areas, although FIFO and DIDO options with accommodation may be available for highly experienced shaft sinking personnel.
Candidates with experience in shaft sinking, tunnelling, underground mining, construction, fixed plant, or mobile plant maintenance are encouraged to apply.
- Maintain a strong commitment to safety and ensure compliance with all safety and operational procedures in confined and vertical shaft environments.
- Interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings to determine installation and maintenance requirements.
- Install, maintain, and repair temporary winders and associated systems in accordance with Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct statutory testing and inspections in line with AS3000 and relevant legislation.
- Perform routine, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on shaft winder electrical, control, and automation systems.
- Diagnose faults and complete root cause analysis on control circuits, variable speed drives, and communication networks, including EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet.
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Rockwell Automation systems, including:
- Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs
- PanelView HMIs
- FactoryTalk View SE/ME
- Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000
- Monitor and optimise equipment performance through SCADA and control system diagnostics.
- Support and mentor team members through training, coaching, and performance development.
- Ensure compliance with all Redpath and client SHEQ/WHS policies, procedures, and standards.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Electrical Trade Qualification
- HV Switching or High Voltage experience highly regarded
- Current Australian Manual Driver's Licence
- Working Safely at Heights certification
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Experience in underground mining, shaft sinking, tunnelling, heavy industry, or construction environments preferred
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Ability to pass a Pre Employment Medical and National Police Clearance
This is a full time, long term opportunity offering excellent job security, industry leading benefits, and genuine career development.
- Competitive hourly rates plus super paid on all hours worked
- Even time roster providing genuine work life balance
- Long term project stability and career security
- Ongoing training and OEM accredited trade development
- Clear career progression opportunities across Redpath projects
- Company provided PPE
- Salary sacrifice options, including superannuation and novated leasing
- Discounted BUPA health insurance
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement (up to $200)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free confidential support for you and your family
- Redzone Rewards Program featuring discounts and cashback offers at hundreds of retailers
- $3,000 after 5 years
- $10,000 after 10 years
- $15,000 after 15 years
- $20,000 after 20 years
If you're looking to work on a significant underground infrastructure project with a global mining contractor that values safety, development, and long term career growth, we want to hear from you.
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