Underground Electrical Technician | FIFO 8/6 | Growth & Benefits

AngloGold Ashanti Limited; Australia; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Annual bonus

Inclusion & Belonging

Parental leave

Training opportunities

Volunteering leave

Novated lease

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia is seeking an Electrical Technician to support the Underground Maintenance team at Tropicana Gold Mine. You will perform repairs, maintenance and installation on electrical infrastructure and equipment in an underground mining environment, operating on an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster from WA.

Reporting to the Underground Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll ensure safe, timely, and cost-efficient electrical work while supporting power distribution and

Qualifications

• Unrestricted WA Electrical Licence (Essential)
• Electrical Instrumentation Certificate, PLCs and Automation experience (Desirable)
• Data cabler’s license advantageous
• Mining or heavy industry electrical maintenance experience (Essential)
• Underground Mining electrical maintenance experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations, AS/NZS 3000 and other relevant Australian Standards
• Current High Voltage Switching certificate - however can assist with obtaining
• Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Microsoft Projects, and SAP
• WA ‘C’ Class manual driver's license
• Senior First Aid
• Permanent work rights in Australia (mandatory)

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, maintenance and installation on motors, VSDs, transformers, substations, starter panels, distribution boards, RMUs, ventilation fans, dewatering systems, instrumentation, communications, lighting, and other electrical systems
• Carry out scheduled statutory work safely and efficiently
• Install and maintain underground reticulation systems to ensure reliable power distribution
• Conduct breakdown and maintenance work on underground drilling equipment to minimise downtime
• Study plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs/installations
• Be available after hours as part of a rotating call-out roster and respond to equipment breakdowns as required
• Assist with equipment maintenance shutdowns and the coordination and execution of power isolations

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mining experience

Safety regulations

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

PLC & automation knowledge

Data cabling

SAP

Microsoft Projects

Word

Excel

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti Australia is seeking an Electrical Technician to support the Underground Maintenance team at Tropicana Gold Mine. You will perform repairs, maintenance and installation on electrical infrastructure and equipment in an underground mining environment, operating on an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster from WA.

Reporting to the Underground Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll ensure safe, timely, and cost-efficient electrical work while supporting power distribution and