Underground Auto Electricians

MyndShift Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO roster

Exposure to automation systems

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Myndshift Group is seeking experienced Underground Auto Electricians for underground hard-rock mining operations across Western Australia. You will diagnose electrical faults, perform breakdown repairs and carry out scheduled maintenance on drills, loaders and trucks while working within FIFO rosters.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology, have 3–5+ years post-trade underground experience and can interpret schematics and OEM information.

Qualifications

• Australian-recognised automotive electrical trade qualification.
• 3-5+ years of post-trade experience.
• Underground hard-rock mining experience essential.
• Experience with Sandvik, Epiroc or CAT underground mining equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot controls.
• Current Australian manual licence.
• Air-conditioning licence preferred.
• Experience with remote-control/equipment automation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic faults across underground mining equipment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, servicing and breakdown repairs.
• Maintain electrical systems on development jumbos, drills, loaders and underground trucks.
• Troubleshoot wiring, charging systems, starters, sensors, lighting and controls.
• Diagnose CAN bus faults and interpret OEM information.
• Assist with remote-control/automation systems where required.
• Complete electrical installations, replacements and inspections.
• Maintain service records and support safe underground operations.

Skills

Fault finding

CAN bus

Electrical schematics

Remote-control systems

Underground mining

Diagnostic skills

Equipment familiarity

Education

Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology

Tools

Sandvik AutoMine

Job description

Experienced Underground Auto Electricians required to diagnose, repair and maintain electrical systems across modern underground mining fleets.

25th August, 2026

About the opportunity

Myndshift Group supports the mining, civil construction and heavy engineering industries, partnering with leading organisations to deliver experienced personnel across Australia.

We are currently seeking experienced Underground Auto Electricians for underground hard-rock mining operations throughout Western Australia.

These roles suit trade-qualified auto electricians with proven underground experience who are confident diagnosing electrical faults, attending breakdowns and maintaining drills, loaders, trucks and ancillary mobile equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and electronic faults across underground mining equipment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, preventative servicing and breakdown repairs.
• Maintain electrical systems on development jumbos, production drills, boggers and underground trucks.
• Troubleshoot wiring, charging systems, starter motors, sensors, lighting and electronic controls.
• Diagnose CAN bus faults and interpret electrical schematics and OEM technical information.
• Assist with remote-control, automation and equipment communication systems where required.
• Complete electrical installations, component replacements and equipment inspections.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and support safe, reliable underground operations.

Experience and requirements

• Australian-recognised automotive electrical trade qualification, such as Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology.
• Preferably 3-5+ years of post-trade experience.
• Demonstrated underground hard-rock mining experience is essential.
• Experience maintaining Sandvik, Epiroc or CAT underground mining equipment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot control systems.
• Current Australian manual driver's licence.
• Automotive air-conditioning licence will be highly regarded.
• Experience with RCT remote-control systems, Sandvik AutoMine, CAN bus or equipment automation is advantageous.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, and relevant site clearances.

Relevant equipment

• Sandvik DD421, DD422i, DL422i and DL432i development and production drills.
• Sandvik LH517i and LH621i loaders and TH551i and TH663i underground trucks.
• Epiroc Boomer and Simba drills, Scooptram loaders and Minetruck equipment.
• CAT R2900 loaders and AD-series underground trucks.
• Underground integrated toolcarriers, service vehicles and ancillary equipment.

What is on offer

• Up to $100 per hour + superannuation.
• Even-time 7:7 or 2:2 rosters.
• FIFO opportunities across WA underground mining operations.
• Exposure to modern fleets, automation systems and specialist underground equipment.
• Opportunities across established operations and new project developments.