Underground Electrical Maintenance Technician (FIFO)

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited; Shire Of Menzies; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited is seeking an Electrical Technician for the Underground Maintenance team at Tropicana Gold Mine. You will perform repairs, maintenance and installation of electrical infrastructure in a dynamic mining environment, on an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster with flights from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

You will work under the Underground Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, with responsibilities including power distribution, safety compliance, and after-hours call-outs.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted WA Electrical Licence is essential.
• Electrical instrumentation cert, PLCs and automation experience desirable.
• Data cabler’s license is advantageous.
• Mining or heavy industry electrical maintenance experience is essential.
• Underground mining electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of WH&S Regulations, AS/NZS 3000 and relevant Australian standards.
• HV switching certificate current; assistance to obtain if needed.
• Computer literacy with Word, Excel, Projects and SAP.
• WA C-class manual driver’s licence required.
• Senior First Aid and permanent work rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and install motors, VSDs, transformers, substations, panels, RMUs, ventilation, dewatering, instrumentation, communications and lighting.
• Carry out scheduled statutory work safely and efficiently.
• Install and maintain underground reticulation systems for reliable power distribution.
• Conduct breakdown/maintenance on underground drilling equipment to minimise downtime.
• Study plans, drawings, specs and work orders to determine requirements and sequence.
• Be available after hours as part of a rotating call-out roster for breakdowns.
• Assist with shutdowns and coordinate power isolations.

Skills

Electrical licence WA

Instrumentation cert

PLCs & Automation

Data cable license

Mining electrical maintenance

Underground mining

WH&S regs knowledge

HV switching cert

SAP

MS Office / Projects

WA C-class license

First Aid

Right to work Australia

Tools

SAP

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited is seeking an Electrical Technician for the Underground Maintenance team at Tropicana Gold Mine. You will perform repairs, maintenance and installation of electrical infrastructure in a dynamic mining environment, on an 8 days on / 6 days off FIFO roster with flights from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

You will work under the Underground Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, with responsibilities including power distribution, safety compliance, and after-hours call-outs.