Underground Electrical Technician — FIFO Mining Pro

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited; Shire Of Laverton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited seeks an Electrical Technician to join the Underground Electrical Maintenance team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. The role operates on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster with direct flights from Perth and Kalgoorlie, reporting to the Underground Electrical Maintenance Supervisor.

You will perform repairs, installation and maintenance on underground electrical systems, with after-hours call-out and shutdown support as required.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted WA Electrical Licence is essential.
• Electrical Instrumentation Certificate, PLCs and Automation experience desirable.
• Underground mining electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Mining/heavy industry electrical maintenance background advantageous.
• Knowledge of WHS (Mines) regs and AS/NZS 3000.
• Current High Voltage Switching certificate (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, maintenance and installation on motors, VSDs, transformers, substations and electrical distribution systems.
• Carry out scheduled statutory work safely and efficiently.
• Install and maintain underground reticulation for reliable power.
• Conduct breakdown and maintenance tasks on underground drilling equipment.
• Review plans and work orders to determine repair sequences.
• Be available for after-hours call-outs on a roster.
• Assist with shutdowns or power isolation coordination.

Skills

Electrical Licence WA

Instrumentation & PLCs

Data cabling

Underground mining experience

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

Electrical Instrumentation Certificate

Data cabling license (advantageous)

First Aid/CPR

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Projects

Excel

Job description

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited seeks an Electrical Technician to join the Underground Electrical Maintenance team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine. The role operates on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster with direct flights from Perth and Kalgoorlie, reporting to the Underground Electrical Maintenance Supervisor.

You will perform repairs, installation and maintenance on underground electrical systems, with after-hours call-out and shutdown support as required.