Technician

WorkPac; South Australia; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured roster

FIFO from Adelaide/Port Augusta

Underground mining exposure

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking an Underground Technician for an underground mining operation on an 8/6 days, 7/7 nights roster. The role focuses on monitoring air quality and supporting safe underground mining activities.

Key duties include daily air quality surveys, data reconciliation and reporting, and liaising with ventilation and safety teams. FIFO from Adelaide or Port Augusta is offered, with an initial 3 month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in underground mine environments is essential.
• Ability to collect and manage air quality data accurately.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily air quality surveys in underground areas.
• Record, reconcile, and report air quality data.
• Collaborate with ventilation, hygiene, radiation and production teams.
• Assist Radiation Safety Officer with maintaining air quality datasets.
• Support site safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Air quality monitoring

Data recording

Communication skills

Underground mining operations

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job details

Underground Technician

• $55.47 per hour
• 8/6 days, 7/7 nights
• Initial 3 month contract
• Carrapateena Mine

About Our Client

Our leading global Mining and resource client is a leading producer of iron, ore, copper, metallurgical coal, nickel and potash. As part of their Minerals Australia operation, you will have the opportunity to work onsite with one of the world's most significant deposits of copper, gold, and uranium including underground and surface operations.

About The Role

WorkPac is seeking an Underground Technician to join an underground mining operation on an 8/6 days, 7/7 nights roster. This role plays a critical part in monitoring air quality and supporting safe underground mining operations.

What You Will Be Doing

• Undertake daily air quality surveys in underground working areas
• Reconcile, record, and report air quality data
• Liaise with mine ventilation, occupational hygiene, radiation and production teams
• Assist the Radiation Safety Officer with maintaining air quality data
• Support site safety and regulatory compliance

What You Will Need

• Experience working within an underground mine production environment (essential)
• Underground driving experience (essential)
• National Police Clearance (essential)
• Technical or field-based data collection experience (desirable but not essential)
• Proficiency in Excel with strong attention to data accuracy
• Strong communication skills

What's In It For You

• $55.47 per hour
• Structured roster supporting work-life balance
• Opportunity to gain further underground mining exposure
• FIFO from Adelaide or Port Augusta

About WorkPac

WorkPac is one of the largest workforce solutions businesses in Australia, backed by over 25 years of proven success. We offer tailored, end-to-end solutions in recruitment, skills and career development across diverse sectors, including Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, Social Care and more.

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.