Technician Maintenance Electrical

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.; Darwin, Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave 26 weeks / 52 weeks for

Share plans

Education assistance up to $8000

Superannuation contributions

Job summary

South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

on Groote Eylandt is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain HV/LV systems across fixed plant, mobile generation and non-process infrastructure, ensuring safety and technical compliance. This permanent role operates on a 7:7 rotating day and night FIFO roster from Darwin or Cairns, with duties including installation, fault analysis and supporting business improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate – Electrical (Electrical Fitter Mechanic).
• NT Unrestricted Electrical Mechanic Licence.
• C Class Drivers Licence.
• Instrumentation Cert 3 or 4 (desirable).
• HV switching competencies (desirable).
• EWP and Working at Heights (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, installation & commissioning of HV and LV supply, transmission and distribution networks across fixed plant, mobile generation and non-process infrastructure.
• Analyse and solve electrical faults & conduct repairs.
• Support business improvement initiatives.
• Assist with apprentice training & development.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Siemens PLC

HV switching

Communication skills

Education

Trade Certificate – Electrical (Electrical Fitter Mechanic)

NT Unrestricted Electrical Mechanic Licence

C Class Drivers Licence

Instrumentation Cert 3 or 4 (desirable)

HV switching competencies (desirable)

EWP and Working at Heights (desirable)

Tools

HV/LV systems

Job description

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Options for additional superannuation contributions
• Education assistance up to $8000 per year

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position on a 7:7 rotating day and nightshift roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

As the Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for executing maintenance on HV & LV systems across fixed plant, mobile generation, and non-process infrastructure, ensuring safety & technical compliance.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Perform maintenance, installation & commissioning of:
  • HV and LV supply, transmission and distribution networks
  • Fixed plant, mobile generation and non-process infrastructure
  • Domestic and commercial installations
• Analyse and solve electrical faults & conduct repairs
• Support business improvement initiatives
• Assist with apprentice training & development

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Prior experience in Electrical maintenance, ideally in the mining industry
• Siemens PLC systems
• HV switching operations
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Qualifications for this position are:

• Trade Certificate – Electrical (Electrical Fitter Mechanic)
• NT Unrestricted Electrical Mechanic Licence
• C Class Drivers License
• Instrumentation Cert 3 or 4 (desirable)
• HV switching competencies (desirable)
• EWP and Working at Heights (desirable)

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 23rd November 2026.