Posted: 6 October
Offer description
Senior Automotive Electrician Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automotive Electrician with expertise in SCADA and control systems to join our team in regional New South Wales.
* Lead advanced diagnostics and repairs on underground mobile equipment, focusing on SCADA, PLCs, and control systems.
* Manage preventative maintenance and servicing of electrical and control systems on heavy underground plant machinery.
* Oversee installation, troubleshooting, and repair of wiring, control modules, sensors, lighting, and communication systems specific to underground environments.
* Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and control system faults efficiently to minimize underground equipment downtime.
* Provide technical leadership and collaborate with mechanical fitters and operations teams in the underground mining setting.
* Ensure strict compliance with all safety regulations and underground mining site standards.
* Trade qualification as an Automotive Electrician (Certificate III or equivalent).
* Proven experience in underground mining environments—copper mining experience highly regarded.
* Strong hands-on expertise with SCADA systems, PLCs, and electronic control systems used in underground mining equipment.
* Familiarity with Sandvik, Epiroc, or equivalent underground mobile equipment and their control systems.
* Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and decision-making skills tailored to underground operations.
* Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience within mining maintenance teams.
* Strong safety focus with the ability to work independently and within teams underground.
* Willingness to commit to FIFO 8 days on/6 days off roster from Brisbane.
