Underground Electrical Technician (FIFO)|Mining Maintenance

AngloGold Ashanti; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Tier Private Health Insurance

FIFO Allowance

Annual Bonus

Work180 endorsed employer

Parental Leave

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a dedicated Electrical Technician to join the Underground Electrical Maintenance team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. The role involves frontline support to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective electrical works, on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster with direct flights from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

You will work with motors, VSDs, transformers, substations, panels and underground reticulation, applying your knowledge of standards and safety.

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 Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations, AS/NZS 3000 and other relevant Australian Standards.
• Current High Voltage Switching certificate; can assist with obtaining.
• Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Microsoft Projects, and SAP.
• WA C Class manual driver's license.
• Senior First Aid.
• Existing and ongoing Permanent work rights in Australia (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Doing repairs, maintenance and installation on underground electrical systems and equipment.
• Carrying out scheduled statutory requirements work safely and efficiently.
• Installing and maintaining underground reticulation systems with reliable power distribution.
• Conducting breakdown and maintenance tasks on underground drilling equipment to minimize downtime.
• Studying plans and work orders to determine requirements and sequencing of repairs.
• Be available after hours on a Call Out roster.
• Assist with equipment maintenance shutdown or power isolation coordination and execution.

Skills

Electrical licensing

Electrical instrumentation

Automation experience

Data cabling

Mining heavy industry

Underground electrical maintenance

High voltage switching

Computer literacy (SAP)

Driver's license WA C class

First Aid (Senior)

Education

WA Electrical Licence

Electrical Instrumentation Certificate

Data cabler’s license

Tools

SAP

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti is seeking a dedicated Electrical Technician to join the Underground Electrical Maintenance team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. The role involves frontline support to ensure safe, timely and cost-effective electrical works, on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster with direct flights from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

You will work with motors, VSDs, transformers, substations, panels and underground reticulation, applying your knowledge of standards and safety.