UG Electrician

Harmony Australasia; Cobar; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Career growth opportunities

Gym and pool facilities

Health initiatives for employees

Job summary

Harmony Australasia is seeking an Underground Electrician to maintain, repair and install electrical systems across our CSA Mine operations in Cobar, NSW. The role covers fixed and mobile plant, safety compliance and proactive reliability improvements.

We offer a safety-focused team environment with diverse roster options and opportunities to grow within a dynamic international miner. Candidates with Australian Electrical Trade Qualification and NSW Licence are encouraged to apply, with mining

Qualifications

• Experience in either surface or underground mining operations.
• Electrical Trade Qualification (Australia).
• NSW Electrical Licence.
• Experience in mining, heavy industry, or similar environments.
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
• HV Switching qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on fixed and mobile plant equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with electrical safety regulations and standards.
• Performing scheduled maintenance and breakdown support.
• Collaborating with the maintenance and engineering teams to improve reliability.

Skills

Mining experience

Electrical safety

Safety mindset

Teamwork

HV switching (desirable)

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification (Australia)

Tools

NSW Electrical Licence

Job description

Job Description

As an Underground Electrician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical systems across our mining operations.

Rosters & Commute Options

We offer various roster options to suit your lifestyle, including:

• Residential – Be part of the local community
• Drive-in, Drive-out (DIDO) – Commute from nearby regions
• Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO) – Options available from Sydney & Brisbane

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on fixed and mobile plant equipment
• Ensuring compliance with electrical safety regulations and standards
• Performing scheduled maintenance and breakdown support
• Collaborating with the maintenance and engineering teams to improve reliability

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in either surface or underground mining operations
• Electrical Trade Qualification (Australia)
• NSW Electrical Licence
• Experience in mining, heavy industry, or similar environments
• Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• HV Switching qualification (desirable but not essential)

What are the benefits of working for Harmony, CSA Mine?

• Competitive salary including eligibility to participate in bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic international organisation.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including access to gym and pool facilities to our employees and their dependants in Cobar.
• Join a business that is growing in Australia and exposed to the high growth commodities of copper and gold.

All candidates must have the right to live and work in Australia and will be required to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical screen, including drug and alcohol testing.

To learn more about Harmony and CSA Mine, please visit:

https://www.harmony.co.za/operations/australia/csa-copper-mine/

About The Team

Harmony is the largest gold producer by volume in South Africa and is a significant operator of gold tailings retreatment facilities. In Papua New Guinea, Harmony owns and operates the Hidden Valley mine and owns 50% of the Tier 1 Wafi-Golpu copper-gold project. In Australia, Harmony owns the high-grade CSA copper mine in Cobar, NSW and is constructing the Eva Copper Mine in Cloncurry, QLD with first production targeted for the second half of the 2028 calendar year. These assets are supported by the Harmony Australasia regional corporate office located in Milton, Brisbane. CSA, one of Australia's longest operating copper mines, has a history dating back almost 150 years. The mine is 1.9km deep and has a reserve grade of 3.4% Cu. Located near the vibrant regional town of Cobar, CSA Mine is a long-standing underground copper operation with a strong connection to its local community. Our people enjoy a supportive team environment, meaningful careers and the lifestyle benefits that come with regional NSW