UNDERGROUND ELECTRICIAN - IMMEDIATE START
How will you benefit?
You will benefit by having the security of a full-time permanent position as a High Voltage Under Ground Electricians with our team on a 2:1 FI:FO roster based in at our Callie Gold Mine Operation. Not only enjoying a highly competitive hourly pay rate, but generous superannuation, annual leave and other salary sacrifice benefits.
These roles offer excellent career development opportunities while joining a dynamic business that is growing robustly through the current mining cycle offering ????? ?????. The experience gained with ‘HWE’ will place you first in position for an excellent, successful career as a Trades person within the Mining industry.
Why does the job exist?
With the current expansion at our Callie Gold Mine operation, we need to ensure that we have enough trades persons to ensure that we can meet our growing production targets.
Who are we?
HWE Mining is part of Leighton Contractors’ Resources Division, which operates at over 20 mine sites and employs more than 3,500 people in Australia and New Zealand. As a contractor with an operator's focus, HWE Mining is committed to fostering ????? ????? collaborative client relationships. To this end, we work alongside mine owners to provide innovative whole-of-mine management solutions.
With a firm commitment to Safety and Health above all else, HWE Mining combines the strength of Australia's premier contract mining and services provider with our reputation as a leader in large-scale materials handling and minerals processing, which provides unparalleled expertise and total service capabilities to mine owners. We also specialise in underground mining and we provide contract maintenance and fabrication services to the mining industry.
HWE Mining works in an alliance with Newmont Tanami Pty Ltd at the Newmont Tanami Operations, where the mine production and maintenance area is also known as Callie. The site is an underground gold mine and is located in the Northern Territory’s Tanami Desert region, 600km north-west of Alice Springs. The mine currently produces 430,000 ounces of gold annually. HWE Mining provides mechanised underground development and stoping using drill and blast techniques, as well as maintenance and transportation services. The site is equipped with a medical centre, gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis court and walking paths.
What skills and experience do you need?
To be successful for this position you will need to be a hands-on, proactive individual with significant experience carrying out workshop and in pit repairs / maintenance on a range of mining/earthmoving and allied equipment. As well as maintaining responsibility for ensuring ????? ????? and procedures including Quality Assurance and Safety are adhered to. It is desired you will have:
- Must have Relevant Australian Recognised Trade Qualification
- Preventative breakdown, maintenance and installation.
- NT Electrical Fitters License with at least 2 years work post trade experience
- H.V. cable joining and cable installation
- Trouble shooting and fault finding experience
- A High voltage ticket and a sound working knowledge on Tamrock, Elphinestone, Toro and/or Atlas Copco equipment would be desirable but not essential
- Neat and organised approach to work procedures
- Ability to independently problem solve
- Willingness to assist with a range of tasks
- The ability to identify and address hazards in the workplace
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work independently and unsupervised
- Certificates of competency in the use of overhead cranes, EWP or forklifts
- Previous FI:FO or DI:DO mining experience is highly desirable.
When do you need to apply?
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. To enable us to process your application as quickly as possible simply click on the ‘apply’ button below.
“All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence”.
