Underground Lead Electrician - FIFO/DIDO, Growth & Safety

REDPATH MINING; Nymagee; On-site; AUD 89,544 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Redpath Mining is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Electrician to supervise electrical maintenance and support safe underground operations.

You will lead a crew, coordinate planned and breakdown maintenance, and mentor apprentices, while working a 2/2 roster with FIFO and DIDO options.

The role requires an Electrical Trade Qualification, a current Electrical Licence, and proven underground mining leadership.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification and current licence.
• Underground mining experience required.
• Proven leading hand or supervisory experience.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work a 2/2 roster including day and night shifts.
• Clean driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise underground electrical maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate planned and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Maintain and repair underground mobile and fixed plant electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety and site standards.
• Allocate daily tasks and monitor team performance.
• Prepare maintenance reports and documentation.
• Mentor apprentices and junior electricians.
• Promote safety culture on site.

Skills

Leadership

Fault finding

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Current Electrical Licence

Tools

Underground mobile plant

Underground fixed infrastructure

Job description

Redpath Mining is seeking an experienced Leading Hand Electrician to supervise electrical maintenance and support safe underground operations.

You will lead a crew, coordinate planned and breakdown maintenance, and mentor apprentices, while working a 2/2 roster with FIFO and DIDO options.

The role requires an Electrical Trade Qualification, a current Electrical Licence, and proven underground mining leadership.