Maintenance Technician: Electrical

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician Electrical to join our high-performing Maintenance team at a leading underground coal operation in Queensland. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of electrical infrastructure and equipment that supports continuous mining operations. Reporting to the Electrical Coordinator - Outbye, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems across the mine.

Working closely with operations and maintenance personnel, you'll contribute to safe, efficient and reliable production through proactive electrical maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and fault-find electrical infrastructure and equipment. Conduct planned preventative maintenance and statutory inspections. Diagnose and rectify electrical faults to minimise downtime. Maintain, inspect and troubleshoot electrical equipment associated with gas drainage and gas monitoring systems. Conduct statutory testing and maintenance of methane monitoring systems, intrinsically safe equipment and associated electrical infrastructure.

Support compliance with QLD Coal Mining legislation and electrical regulations. Ensure the reliability and integrity of gas monitoring, communications and control systems. Support reliability improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades. Complete maintenance records, statutory documentation and defect reporting accurately. Participate in audits, compliance inspections and continuous improvement activities relating to gas compliance.

Participate in breakdown responses.

Qualifications

You will have proven maintenance experience within an underground mine (coal preferred) Electrical Trade Qualified and licensed Experience delivering best practice electrical maintenance Demonstrated experience contributing to a team of professionals to deliver against set targets EEHA and HV competencies highly desirable