Surface Infrastructure Electrical Technician

Malabar Resources; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the Maxwell Underground Mine as a Surface Infrastructure Electrical Technician. This role offers the chance to maintain critical electrical infrastructure, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. With a focus on continuous improvement and a collaborative work environment, you will play a vital role in supporting the mine's long-term success. Enjoy a competitive remuneration package, comprehensive employee benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a company that values its people and promotes from within.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Collaborative work environment

Long-term career opportunities

Focus on internal promotion

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in maintaining Electrical Infrastructure.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Maxwell Electrical Infrastructure for reliability and efficiency.
• Conduct workplace inspections in line with the Mine Inspection Plan.

Skills

Electrical Infrastructure Maintenance

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Safety Protocols

Teamwork

Education

Certificate of Proficiency in Electrical Trade

Tools

Pulse Maintenance System

Programmable Logic Controllers

Job description

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

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

At Maxwell Underground Mine, we value our people and aim to provide our workforce with a sense of purpose and opportunities 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 successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the Maxwell Surface Electrical Infrastructure to ensure it remains reliable and fit for purpose, meeting business needs.

Key responsibilities:

1. Maintain Maxwell Electrical Infrastructure to ensure reliability, suitability, and alignment with business needs.
2. Oversee all activities to ensure safety and efficiency.
3. Support the team in achieving business objectives and performance targets.
4. Assist in developing Surface Infrastructure systems and processes as asset responsibilities expand.
5. Support the Infrastructure Superintendent by ensuring maintenance activities are properly scoped and resourced.
6. Ensure maintenance tasks are completed promptly and cost-effectively.
7. Promote and contribute to a positive culture with a focus on continuous improvement.
8. Conduct workplace inspections of Surface Infrastructure areas in line with the Mine Inspection Plan.
9. 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:

• Have a minimum of 2 years' experience safely maintaining Electrical Infrastructure in a processing plant or fixed plant environment.
• Hold a Certificate of Proficiency in an electrical trade.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Have a strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Be able to work effectively both 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 testing.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration package with comprehensive employee benefits.
• Salary packaging options through Maxxia.
• Extensive support via Malabar's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Long-term career opportunities with a 25-year mine life.
• A company culture focused on internal promotion and career development.

For more information on Malabar Resources Ltd and the Maxwell Underground Mine, please visit our website.

Note: Only direct applications will be considered at this time.

Required Experience & Skills

Electrical experience, industrial equipment, maintenance, NEC standards, HVAC, mechanical knowledge, schematics, high voltage, programmable logic controllers, troubleshooting, and other related skills.