Underground Electrical Technician | Sunrise Dam near Laverton | 8/6 FIFO
AngloGold Ashanti Australia
3 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Laverton, Western Australia, Australia
8/6 FIFO Jobs, FIFO Mining Jobs, FIFO Electrician Jobs, FIFO Underground Mining Jobs
About the Role
AngloGold Ashanti is hiring an Electrical Technician for the underground electrical maintenance team at Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, north east of Kalgoorlie near Laverton. The role works an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster, with the company running direct flights to site from Perth and Kalgoorlie. You will report to the Underground Electrical Maintenance Supervisor and give front line support so electrical work underground is done safely, on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Repair, maintain and install underground infrastructure including motors, VSDs, transformers, substations, starter panels, ventilation fans and dewatering systems
- Install and look after underground power reticulation
- Carry out breakdown and planned maintenance on underground drilling equipment
- Complete scheduled statutory electrical work
- Read plans, drawings and work orders to plan the sequence of a job
- Take part in an after-hours call out roster and help coordinate shutdowns and isolations
About You
- Unrestricted WA Electrical Licence (essential)
- Electrical maintenance experience in mining or heavy industry (essential), with underground experience preferred
- Instrumentation, PLC and automation experience is desirable, and a data cabler's licence is a plus
- High Voltage switching ticket, or willingness to get one with company support
- Working knowledge of WHS (Mines) Regulations and AS/NZS 3000
- WA C class manual driver's licence, Senior First Aid, and SAP and Office skills
- Permanent work rights in Australia
What's on Offer
- 8/6 FIFO roster
- Direct flights to site from Perth or Kalgoorlie
- A place in the underground maintenance team of a global gold producer
- A team culture that welcomes new ideas and people from varied backgrounds
About AngloGold Ashanti Australia
AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold miner with operations, projects and exploration across ten countries. In Western Australia it runs the Sunrise Dam and Tropicana gold mines.
Apply directly on AngloGold Ashanti Australia's careers site using the apply link on this listing.