Emma Deegan

Mining Administrator

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Auto Electrician

Industry

Mining

Salary/Rate

AU$75 - AU$83 per hour + +super

Location

SA

Type

Full Time

Diagnose electrical faults, service underground hard rock equipment and attend breakdowns across the workshop and underground in regional SA.

  • Even-time 2:2 roster
  • Interstate FIFO flights paid
  • Potential to go permanent after 26 paid weeks

Join a global underground mining contractor working in development and ground support at a major hard rock mine site in regional South Australia. You'll work alongside experienced tradespeople, many of whom have been on site for years, with hands-on support from the maintenance leadership team and opportunities for further training and progression.

The Site and Roster

  • Even-time 2:2 roster with seven-day shifts, seven-night shifts and 14 days off
  • 12-hour shifts on a Wednesday changeover
  • Fly from Adelaide to site on Tuesday afternoon & start day shift on Wednesday
  • Interstate flights covered from major airports with direct flights to Adelaide
  • Camp accommodation and meals provided, with air-conditioned rooms, gyms, sports facilities and a wet mess

The Role

You'll join the mobile maintenance crew, splitting your time between the workshop and underground field service. Underground breakdown coverage is rotated across the team, giving you a mix of planned maintenance and hands-on fault finding.

  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults on underground mobile plant / hard rock mining equipment
  • Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on electrical systems
  • Attend underground breakdowns, diagnose faults and test repairs before returning equipment to service
  • Work across Sandvik drills and loaders, Epiroc underground haul trucks, Normet charge-up units, Jacon Spraymecs, Volvo ITs and CAT graders and dozers

Your Background

  • Auto Electrical trade qualification or equivalent experience
  • Underground experience preferred but someone with good earthmoving experience is encouraged to apply
  • Strong electrical diagnostics, fault-finding and breakdown repair skills
  • A practical, safety-first approach and the ability to work well in a crew
  • Ability to complete a pre-employment medical and National Police Check

Pay and Employment

You'll start on a casual contract through Marble at $75-$83 per hour + super, depending on your skills and experience. After 26 paid weeks, you may be considered for a permanent role with the contractor, subject to performance and suitability.

Apply Now

Keen to get your start in underground mining or ready for a change of site? Apply with your current CV or call Emma Deegan at Marble on 0428 959 789 for a confidential chat.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Emma Deegan | edeegan@marble.com.au | 02 8116 2260 | 0428 959 789

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