Underground Electrician | Automation, Instrumentation & Control Systems

Deftec; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Accommodation provided

Flights provided

Meals provided

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Deftec is seeking an Underground Electrician to join our team in the Bowen Basin, with a 7/7 roster and a focus on automation, instrumentation and control systems.

The role targets electricians with 1–2 years underground coal experience who want to build a long-term technical career. Training, mentoring and exposure to modern mining technologies are provided, with support for development across automation projects.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years underground coal experience required.
• Willing to develop automation, instrumentation or technology skills.
• Seeking a long-term technical career with training and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Underground communications systems.
• Fibre optic installation and testing.
• Conveyor and infrastructure projects.
• Underground electrical maintenance.
• Technology improvement initiatives.
• No two swings are the same.

Skills

Underground mining experience

Electrical maintenance

Automation interest

Tools

Fibre optic installation

Conveyor systems

Job description

Underground Electrician | Automation, Instrumentation & Control Systems

Underground Electrician | Automation, Instrumentation & Control Systems

7/7 Roster | Bowen Basin | Career Development Opportunity

About the Role

Ready for more than traditional underground electrical work?

You've spent the first few years of your career underground. You understand mining operations, systems and electrical maintenance. Now you're looking for the next challenge.

At Deftec, we're offering Underground Electricians the opportunity to develop specialist skills in:

• Communications Networks
• Underground Technology Projects

This role is ideal for electricians with 1-2 years underground coal experience who want to build a long-term technical career while maintaining the lifestyle benefits of a 7/7 roster.

No previous instrumentation or automation experience is required. We'll provide the training, mentoring and project exposure.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your interests and experience, you may be involved in:

• Underground communications systems
• Fibre optic installation and testing
• Conveyor and infrastructure projects
• Underground electrical maintenance
• Technology improvement initiatives
• No two swings are the same.

We’re looking for someone who:

• An Underground Electrician with 1-2 years experience
• Looking to expand your technical capabilities
• Interested in automation, instrumentation or technology
• Wanting exposure to projects and advanced systems
• Looking for a long-term career path rather than another maintenance position
• Motivated to learn from experienced technical specialists

Most importantly, you're someone who wants to keep developing.

What We Offer

• Exposure to modern mining technologies
• Paid training and competency development
• Learn instrumentation and process control systems
• Work alongside experienced automation and engineering specialists
• Diverse project and maintenance opportunities
• Long-term career progression beyond traditional maintenance roles
• Accommodation, meals and flights provided
• Excellent hourly rate
• Salary packaging (including flights)
• Supportive, safety-focused team culture
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave entitlements
• Access to health & wellbeing initiatives (e.g. subsidised health insurance)
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment

Deftec is a leading electrical engineering company specialising in industrial automation, control systems and industrial IT. We support mining, water treatment and utilities operations with electrical manufacture, overhauls and technical services.

With operations throughout the Bowen Basin and offices in Mackay, Brisbane and Newcastle, we're a close-knit team of around 65 people committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Our people are given opportunities to continually develop new skills and build rewarding long-term careers.

Inclusivity & Eligibility

Deftec is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• Mature-aged workers
• People with diverse abilities

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia; proof will be required.