Underground Technician
Core
Provide expert installation, commissioning, maintenance, and technical support for critical electrical equipment in underground and surface mining operations.
Role type
Senior IC underground electrician (mining field service)
Builds
Electrical infrastructure and systems for longwall relocations, conveyor systems, and specialized mining equipment
Domain
Mining (underground/surface) + Electrical power systems
Required skills
High voltage switching, fault finding, electrical schematics interpretation, compliance testing, relay/circuit breaker/transformer testing, safety protocols
Preferred skills
Underground mining experience, longwall system experience, working at heights, forklift/EWP/MR truck licensing, AS/NZS 3800/AS 2290 standards knowledge
Technologies
Electrical testing equipment, relay systems, circuit breakers, transformers
Responsibilities
Perform maintenance, testing, auditing, installation, and commissioning on electrical equipment; Conduct inspections and compliance testing; Support longwall relocations and conveyor systems; Complete fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs; Prepare detailed service reports and documentation; Identify customer requirements and provide recommendations; Collaborate with engineering teams and workshop personnel; Participate in emergency response and call-out support
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC