We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automotive Electrician with extensive underground mining experience and strong expertise in SCADA and control systems to join a well-established underground copper mining operation in regional New South Wales.
This opportunity will be offered as FIFO from Brisbane on an 8/6 roster and requires advanced diagnostic skills, leadership ability, and an understanding of underground mining electrical systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead advanced diagnostics and repairs on underground mobile equipment with a focus 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 minimise 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
What We're Looking For
- Trade qualification as an Automotive Electrician (Certificate III or equivalent)
- Proven, extensive 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
What's on Offer
- Permanent senior-level role with leadership and technical responsibilities in an underground mining operation
- Stable FIFO roster (8/6) from Brisbane, supporting work-life balance
- Long-term career progression opportunities within a professional, safety-driven underground mining team