Underground Electrical Tradesperson
Job no: 500521
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Rosebery Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress
MMG Rosebery
Rosebery is an underground polymetallic base metal mine located in the township of Rosebery in Tasmania, Australia. The mine is a deep, sub-level open stoping operation with complex mining conditions.
The Rosebery Mine has been at the heart of the Rosebery community since 1936 and is one of Tasmania’s largest and oldest continuously operating, underground mines producing zinc, copper and lead concentrates, as well as gold doré.
It supports approximately 500 employees and their families, has a strong community focus and engages a wide range of local businesses from across Tasmania in its supply chain boosting the economy of the West Coast of Tasmania and beyond.
The mine has a strong future, with extensive exploration activities which have continued to grow the resource and require mine planning beyond 10 years of continued operation.
MMG Rosebery has an office in Burnie (Tasmania), giving employees the flexibility to work from there when they are not required onsite.
Underground Electrical Maintenance Tradesperson
Fantastic career opportunity available for an experienced Underground Electrical Maintenance Tradesperson to join our team at Rosebery in Tasmania.
Reporting to the Mine Electrical Supervisor, this role is responsible to ensure maintenance tasks and activities are carried out in accordance with planned maintenance schedules and undertake production activities as required. Duties may also be required in Surface Operations on an as needed basis
Key Accountabilities
- Electrically commission and performance test equipment before signing off to ensure safe and efficient operation
- Install and maintain HV/LV electrical infrastructure and equipment in the underground plant both fixed and mobile
- Inspect, service, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair Underground equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Complete assigned work and associated paperwork ensuring compliance to the mine maintenance schedule
- Conduct breakdown and PM checks as required
- Supervise the work of electrical contractors when engaged to carry out work on-site
- Direct and mentor trades assistants and apprentices where required
- Be proactive in identifying and reporting potential hazards and eliminating risk-taking behaviors or actions
- Use of computerised maintenance management systems (SAP)
Qualifications & Competencies
To be successful, you will have an unwavering commitment to safe work practices, a team player with a strong motivation and passion to be part of our mining family at Rosebery.
- Minimum of 3 years post Trade qualification experience in a mining environment or in a heavy industrial environment
- Experience with HV electrical equipment and systems specific to mining and utilities (including diagnosis and fault finding)
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Exposure to mining systems and applications, experience using SAP (desirable)
- A proven history with safe work practises, with the ability to identify and address unsafe practices.
- Electrical Licence.
- Basic Tooling / Hydraulic Switching
- Working @ Heights and Confined Space (desirable)
- LV Rescue
- Senior First Aid (desirable)
- Drivers licence
What we offer
- A safety-first culture
- A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness, and supports our people with the systems, skills and behaviours required to live our values.
- Opportunity to work with diverse, talented people that are encouraged and supported in their professional and personal development
- Competitive pay rates reflective of your experience and skills.
- Family friendly rosters
Who we are
Founded in 2009, MMG’s vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future. We mine to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value, by leveraging Chinese and International expertise.
MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Peru and Botswana.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow.
We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.
Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.
As a company, MMG strives for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/
If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role that empowers you to shape your work environment, we invite you to apply and join us in our pursuit of efficient and sustainable mining operations.
MMG Limited reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Advertised: Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close: Tasmania Daylight Time
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