Underground Electrical Technician | FIFO 8/6 | HV/PLC

AngloGold Ashanti

Gold Coast City

On-site

AUD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti at Tropicana Gold Mine is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join the Underground Maintenance team. Based on a FIFO roster from WA, you will perform frontline electrical work to keep mine equipment safe, reliable and compliant.

You will work on motors, VSDs, transformers, substations, and underground distribution, with on-call duties and involvement in plant shutdowns. Essential licences and experience include WA Electrical Licence and mining environment; strong

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 preferred
Knowledge of WHS (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
Senior First Aid
Permanent work rights in Australia (mandatory)

Responsibilities

Perform repairs, maintenance and installation on motors, transformers, substations, panels, RMUs and fans
Carry out scheduled statutory work safely and efficiently
Install and maintain underground reticulation for reliable power distribution
Conduct breakdown and maintenance work on underground drilling equipment
Study plans, drawings, specifications and work orders to plan repairs
Be available after hours on a rotating call-out roster