Underground Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

AngloGold Ashanti Australia is seeking an Underground Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to join its Maintenance team at the Sunrise Dam Gold Mine, reporting to the Underground Maintenance Superintendent. The role is based on an 8 days on/6 days off FIFO roster, with direct flights from Perth and/or Kalgoorlie.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise, lead and develop the underground electrical maintenance team so they meet statutory compliance, safe systems of work and the reliable operation of electrical infrastructure and equipment.
• Assist the Underground Maintenance Superintendent and work hands-on with the team, carrying out electrical maintenance when required.
• Work closely with mechanical department personnel and liaise with maintenance staff on safety, performance and technical issues.
• Help manage daily, weekly and monthly work plans and schedules.
• Work with mining departments and engineers on future power requirement plans so mining activities are not disrupted.
• Develop detailed maintenance plans, assess labour requirements and help develop electrical engineering standards and work practices.
• Ensure team compliance with company, legislative and statutory safety and environmental regulations, and liaise with stores for timely parts and equipment.
• Attend after-hours breakdown callouts when required.

Required profile

• WA "A" Grade unrestricted electrical workers licence (Cert IV in Instrumentation desirable but not essential).
• Eligible to be an In-House Electrical License nominee and able to carry out all duties of that role.
• Extensive mining industry experience in maintenance and installations, preferably underground hard rock mining.
• Past supervisory experience.
• Current WA C class driver's licence and permanent working rights in Australia (mandatory).
• High voltage switching certificate and experience supervising high voltage switching operations on underground mine equipment, including RMUs.

Required skills

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with strong analytical, planning and prioritising abilities.
• Microsoft Outlook, Office and Project.
• Previous maintenance planning and scheduling in CMMS systems, preferably SAP, desirable.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC and Citect desirable but not essential.