Underground Auto Electrician — Snowy River Mine (FIFO)

MacMahon; Reefton; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance

Flights provided

Job summary

Macmahon is seeking Auto Electricians to join the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on New Zealand’s South Island. You’ll maintain, diagnose and repair electrical systems across a modern underground mining fleet, including Sandvik loaders and drills and other equipment.

You will work with a skilled maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable fleet performance and develop expertise in a dynamic underground environment.

Qualifications

• Australian or NZ recognised Auto Electrical Trade Qualification (Cert III or equivalent).
• At least 2 years’ experience as a qualified tradesperson.
• Experience maintaining and repairing underground mining equipment, ideally Sandvik fleet.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across heavy mobile equipment.
• Experience managing maintenance records and reporting systems.
• Valid unrestricted manual New Zealand Class 1 or Australian C Class Driver's Licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, repairs and preventative electrical maintenance on underground mining fleet.
• Complete servicing and maintenance to OEM standards and site procedures.
• Support equipment reliability, availability and safe operating performance.
• Collaborate with production and planning teams to safely execute maintenance activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Maintenance records

Education

Cert III Auto Electrical

Job description

Macmahon is seeking Auto Electricians to join the Snowy River Gold Mine Project near Reefton on New Zealand’s South Island. You’ll maintain, diagnose and repair electrical systems across a modern underground mining fleet, including Sandvik loaders and drills and other equipment.

You will work with a skilled maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable fleet performance and develop expertise in a dynamic underground environment.