Apprentice Auto Electrician - Underground Mining

About the role

Evolution Mining is recruiting an Apprentice Auto Electrician for its Mungari operations, a gold mine with a mine life to at least 2038. You will complete a four-year apprenticeship while learning your trade in a modern underground mining environment, working alongside qualified Auto Electricians. The position is residential to Kalgoorlie, on a 7-day-on, 7-day-off day-shift roster, and no previous mining experience is required.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on heavy mining equipment
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
• Install, maintain and repair vehicle electrical systems
• Use specialised diagnostic tools and software
• Service lighting, communication, monitoring and control systems
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections
• Work safely in a large-scale underground mining operation and maintain high housekeeping, safety and quality standards

Required profile

• Genuine interest in the auto electrical trade, strong mechanical aptitude and practical skills
• Positive attitude, reliability and commitment to completing a four-year apprenticeship
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment
• Current C Class Australian manual driver's licence
• Advantageous but not essential: Year 12 completion, pre-apprenticeship, Certificate II or trade-related study, exposure to automotive, mechanical or electrical activities

What we offer

• Quarterly performance bonuses and referral bonuses
• Employee share scheme
• Live-local incentives and allowances, relocation support and salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection, discounted health insurance
• Parental leave of 18 weeks