Technician Maintenance Electrical

South32; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks full-paid parental leave

Share plans options

Superannuation contributions

Education assistance up to $8000 per年

Job summary

South32’s GEMCO operation is hiring an Electrical Maintenance Technician for a permanent FIFO role. The position covers maintenance on HV & LV systems across fixed plant, mobile generation, and non-process infrastructure, ensuring safety and compliance.

The role involves installing, commissioning, fault analysis and ongoing improvements. You’ll join a collaborative team with opportunities to train apprentices and contribute to South32’s broader safety and efficiency goals, working on a 7:7

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in electrical work with relevant licence.
• Experience in mining industry electrical maintenance preferred.
• Strong understanding of HV/LV electrical systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, installation and commissioning of HV/LV supply networks.
• Maintain fixed plant, mobile generation and non-process infrastructure.
• Analyse faults and conduct repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Support business improvement initiatives and apprentice development.

Skills

Siemens PLC systems

HV switching operations

Electrical maintenance

Communication skills

Education

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)

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.