Surface Infrastructure Electrical Technician

Malabar Resources; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Malabar Resources is seeking a committed Electrical Technician for its Maxwell Underground Mine in Newcastle, South Africa. The successful candidate will maintain the electrical infrastructure, ensuring reliability and safety while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package with robust employee benefits

Comprehensive salary packaging through Maxxia

Extensive support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Long-term career opportunities with a 25-year mine life

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience safely maintaining Electrical Infrastructure in a Processing Plant environment.
• Knowledge of Pulse Maintenance System and an Instrumentation Trade Qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Maxwell Electrical Infrastructure ensuring reliability and business needs.
• Promote a strong safety focus supporting site HS&E requirements.
• Conduct workplace inspections of Surface Infrastructure areas in line with the Mine Inspection Plan.

Skills

Electrical Experience

Industrial Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Programmable Logic Controllers

High Voltage

Education

Certificate of proficiency in an electrical trade

Job description

The Maxwell Underground Mine owned by Malabar Resources Ltd has commenced operations at their Hunter Valley site with production projected of up to 8 million tonnes of coal per annum. With a long life the underground mine targets high quality coal with the majority being metallurgical coal.

As an employee of the Maxwell Underground Mine you will enjoy the excitement and challenge of taking your experience and knowledge to build an operation that is better safer and more productive.

At Maxwell Underground Mine we value our people and want our workforce to have a sense of purpose and the opportunity to achieve their career aspirations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To support our ongoing growth we currently have an opportunity for a Surface Infrastructure Electrical Technician to join our Team. Reporting to the Infrastructure Superintendent the incumbent will be responsible for working in a manner that the Maxwell Surface Electrical Infrastructure is maintained in a reliable and fit for purpose state delivering the business needs.

Key responsibilities :

• Maintain Maxwell Electrical Infrastructure to ensure it remains reliable fit for purpose and meets business needs.
• Oversee all activities to ensure they are carried out safely and efficiently.
• Support the team in achieving business objectives and performance targets.
• Assist in developing Surface Infrastructure systems and processes as asset responsibilities expand.
• Support the Infrastructure Superintendent by ensuring Surface Infrastructure maintenance activities are properly scoped and resourced.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed promptly and costeffectively.
• Promote and contribute to a positive culture with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Conduct workplace inspections of Surface Infrastructure areas in line with the Mine Inspection Plan.
• Demonstrate and actively promote a strong safety focus supporting site HS&E requirements across the broader team.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will :

• Minimum 2 years experience safely maintaining Electrical Infrastructure in (Processing Plant Fixed Plant) environment.
• Certificate of proficiency in an electrical trade.
• Excellent problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Knowledge of Pulse Maintenance System and an Instrumentation Trade Qualification would be advantageous.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Order 43 medical including drug and alcohol.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration package with robust employee benefits
• Comprehensive salary packaging through Maxxia
• Extensive support through Malabars Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Longterm career opportunities with 25year mine life
• Thriving company culture focused on internal promotion and career development.

For information on Malabar Resources Ltd and the Maxwell Underground Mine please visit

Direct applications ONLY will be considered at this time.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Electrical Experience,Industrial Equipment,Industrial Maintenance,NEC,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,Renovation,Schematics,Maintenance,High Voltage,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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