Underground Shift Electrician

Marble Group; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp facilities

Food provided

Job summary

Marble Group currently seeks an experienced Underground Shift Electrician for a new North Queensland project. This permanent-type progression comes with a 2:2 roster, 14 days on and 14 days off, FIFO from Cairns or Townsville, and camp facilities with quality meals.

You will lead the electrical division on days and nights as the site expands, handling fault finding, high-voltage reticulation and large-scale power distribution.

Qualifications

• Underground hard rock experience is essential.
• Solid knowledge of drill servicing, breakdowns and maintenance.
• HV switching, substations and HV power supply is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repairs on underground drills and related equipment.
• Install jumbo box and punt starter components.
• Work with 1000V and 11kV reticulation and related power systems.
• Maintain and repair fans, pumps and ventilation systems.
• Install and service Leaky Feeder systems and communications.
• Oversee HV power supply, substations and HV switching where approved.
• General power, lighting work and routine statutory tasks.

Skills

Drill servicing

Fans and pumps

HV power systems

Safety-focused

Tools

Jumbo box

HV switching gear

Job description

Why This One Stands Out

• Brand new opportunity on a new UG mining contract in N.QLD with long-term, permanent job security once you're through the door
• 2:2 roster, 7 days, 7 nights, 14 off FIFO from Cairns and Townsville
• Camp facilities and food that punch well above the industry standard
• Watch the project grow from establishment through to full production
• Step into AutoMine training within 12 months
• Sole UG Shift Electrician on crew, working alongside a highly experienced underground team
• OEM training and genuine progression pathways
• Flexibility to move across other mining contracts within the wider portfolio

The Company

A leading underground hard rock mining contractor with projects running nationally and internationally, known across the industry as an employer people want to work for. They're recognised for:

• Investing heavily in employee development, training and upskilling
• Winning consistent work, which means consistent opportunities for their people
• Broad OEM training exposure
• A genuine safety-first culture and reputation for quality
• Ongoing investment in technology, machinery and leadership capability

The Site

Based in North Queensland, this is a well-established and highly regarded operation that's been investing in its people, gear, tech and facilities for years. It's known for:

• Industry-leading production and profitability
• One of the best mining camps in Australia
• Continued growth and development of its orebodies

Roster & Travel

A lifestyle-friendly 2:2 roster, flying in on company time from day one:

• 14 days on (days and nights), 14 off
• Fly in Thursday morning, complete 7 day shifts, fly home Thursday, after 7 night shifts
• FIFO available from Townsville or Cairns via charter flight

The Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you'll take ownership of the electrical division across both day and night shift, a genuine opportunity to step into a leading hand role as the site continues to grow. Day to day includes:

• Fault finding, diagnostics and breakdown repairs on underground drills (Jumbos and Cablebolters)
• Jumbo box and punt starter installations
• 1000V and 11kV reticulation
• Maintenance, repairs and breakdowns on fans, pumps and vents
• Leaky Feeder communications installs and maintenance
• HV power supply, including substations and HV switching (where signed off)
• General power and lighting work
• Statutory work and auditing

What You'll Bring

You'll be working autonomously across days and nights, so underground hard rock experience is essential:

• Solid knowledge of drill servicing and breakdowns, plus fans, pumps and vents
• HV switching, substations and HV power supply highly regarded, though not essential
• A strong attitude toward safety, work and being part of a team
• A mature, level head that's ready to step up and take ownership

The Contract & Rates

Marble works closely with this contractor, supplying skilled tradespeople on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a genuinely long-term opportunity, with transition to permanent after 6 swings.

• Marble contract rate (paid weekly): $80.00 to $85.00 per hour plus super
• Permanent client rate: $75.00 per hour plus super, with regular pay reviews