Electrical Maintenance Technician - Underground

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti is looking for an Electrical Technician to join its Underground Maintenance team at Tropicana Gold Mine. Reporting to the Underground Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, you will provide frontline support so that all electrical work is done safely, on time, cost-effectively and in an environmentally responsible way. The role is based at the mine on an 8 days on, 6 days off FIFO roster, with direct flights provided from Perth and Kalgoorlie.

Key responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and install motors, VSDs, transformers, substations, starter panels, distribution boards, RMUs, ventilation fans, dewatering systems, instrumentation, communications, lighting and other electrical systems
• Carry out scheduled statutory work safely and efficiently
• Install and maintain underground reticulation systems for reliable power distribution
• Maintain underground drilling equipment to minimise downtime
• Study plans, drawings, specifications and work orders to plan repairs and installations
• Work after hours on a rotating call-out roster and respond to equipment breakdowns
• Assist with shutdowns and coordinate and execute power isolations

Required profile

• Unrestricted WA Electrical Licence (essential)
• Mining or heavy industry electrical maintenance experience (essential); underground mining experience preferred
• Permanent work rights in Australia (mandatory)
• WA 'C' Class manual driver's licence
• Current High Voltage Switching certificate (can assist with obtaining)

Required skills

• Electrical instrumentation, PLCs and automation (desirable)
• Data cabling licence (advantageous)
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety (Mines) regulations, AS/NZS 3000 and other Australian standards
• Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Microsoft Project and SAP
• Senior First Aid