Technician Electrical Maintenance

AngloGold Ashanti; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

FIFO allowance

Annual bonus

WORK180 & Menopause Friendly employer

Parental leave

Training & study support

Inclusion & Belonging committees

Volunteering leave

Salary packaging options

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join the Maintenance team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. The role provides electrical service for fixed plant and infrastructure to ensure reliable, efficient run time across the mine site.

The ideal candidate will hold a WA electrical worker's licence, Cert IV Instrumentation, and HV switching training, with extensive experience in mineral processing or heavy industrial plants.

Qualifications

• WA electrical worker's licence is required.
• Cert IV Instrumentation with Endress & Hauser/Allen Bradley PLC experience is preferred.
• High Voltage Switching Training, nationally recognised.
• Extensive experience maintaining mineral processing or heavy industrial plants.
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Current first aid certificate and CPR.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• WA driver's licence.
• Permanent work rights in Australia (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical and instrumentation maintenance on processing plant equipment.
• Perform fault finding on electrical/control systems and implement preventative measures.
• Maintain crushing circuits, conveyors, mills, CIL, elution circuits, wiring and PLCs.
• Install new equipment or modify existing equipment and ensure compliance.
• Be available for after-hours call-outs and night rosters when required.
• Assist with shutdown co-ordination and execution.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

PLC systems

Instrumentation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

WA electrical worker's licence

Cert IV Instrumentation

High Voltage Switching Training

Tools

Endress & Hauser

Allen Bradley PLCs

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti

The opportunity

We have a new opening for an experienced Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine.

Accountable to the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, the purpose of this role is to provide an electrical service for designated fixed plant and infrastructure across the mine site, to ensure reliable, efficient, and sustainable run time.

About The Role

• Carrying out electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities to a high standard in the processing plant, as directed by Electrical Maintenance Supervisors.
• Perform fault finding on electrical and control systems, analyse causes of failures, and implement preventative measures.
• Maintaining crushing circuits, conveyor systems, ball mills, CIL, elution circuits, associated wiring, control systems, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Carry out installation of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment, and ensure all statutory compliances are met.
• Availability after hours on a "Call Out" and/or nightshift roster basis, when required, to respond to any equipment breakdown.
• Assist with shutdown co-ordination and execution.

About You

People are at the heart of everything we do. We want you to collaborate with us, share your ideas and feel confident to challenge the status quo. You’ll bring a strong mix of technical know-how and practical experience to the team.

The ideal candidate will have;

• A current WA electrical worker's licence.
• Cert IV Instrumentation. Experience with instrumentation and PLCs with Endress & Hauser and Allen Bradley preferable.
• High Voltage Switching Training, nationally recognised competency.
• Extensive experience in the maintenance of mineral processing or heavy industrial plants.
• Working at heights.
• Enter and work in confined spaces.
• Current first aid certificate and CPR.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in SAP is preferred.
• WA driver's licence.
• Existing and ongoing permanent work rights in Australia (mandatory).

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

Belong at AngloGold Ashanti Australia and make gold a part of your story - a story of exploring, mining, and processing one of the world's most sought-after precious metals.

What we do goes beyond mining. We support communities in which we operate, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Come and be a part of our team - a team committed to building a better future. Be known. Be valued. Be recognised.

Culture And Benefits

We foster a workplace built on dignity and respect. We offer challenging work, competitive pay that's regularly reviewed, and opportunities for career growth. At AGAA, learning is a shared responsibility, and your development matters to us. Your benefits will include:

• Top Tier Gold Cover Private Health Insurance for you and your family (fully paid).
• FIFO Allowance - Paid Monthly
• Attractive Annual Bonus.
• Opportunity to work for an endorsed WORK180 and an accredited Menopause Friendly employer.
• 26 weeks primary and 8 weeks secondary paid Parental Leave.
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities and further study assistance.
• Active committees driving a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• Giving back to your community with Volunteering Leave.
• Salary sacrifice and Novated Lease options.

Our full list of benefits and why we are recognised as an Endorsed Employer for Women by WORK180 can be seen on the WORK180 website.