Underground Mining Electrician

Great opportunity to start or continue your career in UG mining. Great training and development on offer working closely with experience techs. 2:2

• Long term permanent role with a leading mining contractor
• Wide range of training and upskilling opportunities
• 2:2 roster; high regarded mining operation with camp and meals provided

The Opportunity & Why Apply

This is a great opportunity to start (or continue) your career with a leading UG mining contractor and train-up to be a specialist in the sector.

• Job security with long-term permanent opportunities with the business
• 2:2 roster - 7 days/ 7 nights; 14 off (fly in company time, out on your time)
• Work in a team of experienced UG electricians where you'll get 1-on-1 coaching each shift
• large purpose build camp with meals included and shuttle buses to take you to and from site
• Join a large established contract with a wide range of company employees on site
• OEM training along with genuine opportunities for skills advancement
• The ability to transfer across different mining contracts in the portfolio
• No mining experience needed; full training and upskilling on offer

The Company

With a wide range of UG hard rock mining projects on a national and internation basis, this leading UG mining contractor is an employer of choice for many people in the industry. They are known for:

• Employee development, training and upskilling
• Winning work, and lots of it. Giving their staff lots of opportunities for progression
• Wide range of OEM training and upskilling
• A safety-first culture and a passion for quality across their sites
• Investing heavily in tech, new machinery and leadership capability

The Mine Site

Located in Central NSW, this well-known gold mining operation offers the chance to join a site with an excellent reputation, modern facilities, and a great team culture. The site is known for:

• A supportive management team and down-to-earth crew
• Modern equipment and well-maintained workshops
• Long-term job security with a strong future ahead
• A lifestyle-friendly 2:2 roster that gives you plenty of time at home

The Roster & FIFO

You'll enjoy working on a lifestyle friendly 2:2 roster where you'll fly in on day one in company time, and out after your 14th swing after night shift.

• 7 days on, 7 nights on, 14 off
• Fly in Monday morning, complete 7-day shifts; Fly home Tuesday morning, after 7-night shifts
• FIFO on offer from Brisbane and Sydney - Via charter flight
• DIDO options available from anywhere in central NSW - 88 cents per kms travelled.

The Duties

Reporting into the Leading Hand on crew, you'll enjoy working in a team of experienced UG Shift Electricians and be responsible for the following duties will include;-

• Fault finding, diagnostics and breakdown repairs on underground drills (Jumbos and Cablebolters)
• Jumbo box and punt starter installs
• 1000v and 11kv reticulation
• Maintenance, repairs and breakdowns to 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 along with auditing
• AutoMine; setting up levels and equipment installs

Your Skills & Experience

Underground mining experience is not essential in your success in this role. Your mining, heavy industrial experience will be highly beneficial in your success in this role. You'll come armed with;

• Cert III Electrotechnology
• Minimum of 2 years post trade experience working in a heavy industrial environment
• Team player and have the ability to work autonomously
• All round ability in your trade and ability to problem solve
• Excellent attitude towards work, safety and working in a team

The Contract & Rates

Marble has a great relationship with the UG mining contractor and supply skilled workers on a temp to perm basis. This role should be viewed and long term and permanent. Transitions to perm after 6 swings.

• Marble contract rates (paid weekly) - $75.00ph - $85.00ph + super (depending on experience)
• Permanent rates with the client - $75.00ph + super (with pay reviews)

Don't miss out on this highly attractive opportunity to secure a long-term role at a highly regarded mining operation in central NSW. Apply now for more information or call Matt Grainger on 0448 551 252 and request a detailed position pack on the role.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 14,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Matt Grainger | mgrainger@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2200

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