Electrical Maintenance Technician

About South32 

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come.

About GEMCO 

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is a South32 Company, the operation is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963. 

What we offer you

• Family friendly roster from Darwin or Cairns
• Industry leading parental leave and family care policy
• Ongoing training, education assistance and career development
• Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks.

About the role 

This is a permanent full-time role being offered on a 7:7 rotating Day/Night roster, FIFO Darwin or Cairns. 

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will execute electrical maintenance activities in compliance with work management systems and the relevant safety and technical standardsinstructions.

Some of your main responsibilities will include: 

• Undertaking electrical works on HV and LV supply, transmission and distribution networks, including maintenance, installation and commissioning works on generation equipment, HV transmission lines and associated apparatus, HV and LV distribution apparatus and associated switching/earthing systems and transformers.
• Undertaking electrical works on fixed plant, mobile generation and non-process infrastructure, including maintenance, design, installation and commissioning of single & three phase AC machines and control gear, HV and LV motors, LV switchboards and associated sub circuits and equipment, LV and ELV control equipment, mobile LV generators and lighting plants, aerodrome infrastructure, water and sewerage infrastructure.
• Undertaking electrical works on domestic and commercial installations, including maintenance, design, installation and commissioning of electrical apparatus associated with accommodation buildings, domestic housing, commercial laundry and mess facilities and public recreation areas.
• Analysing and solving electrical problems along with fault finding and repair
• Actively contribute to business improvement initiatives and feedback processes
• Assist in the training and development of apprentices

About you

To be considered for the role, you will have:

• Prior experience in an electrical maintenance role, preferably within the mining industry
• Trade Certificate – Electrical
• NT ‘A’ Grade Electrical Workers Licence
• A team player with good communication skills.
• Siemens PLC and HV Switching Experience
• Minimum Cert IV Instrumentation
• C Class Drivers License
• EWP and Working at Heights preferred

Our culture 

At South32, our people are fundamental to our success. We’re focused on creating an inclusive workplace, with the right people in the right roles, who are engaged, empowered, and appropriately rewarded. 

We aspire to be an inclusive organisation, where our workforce reflects the broader demographic of the countries and communities where we operate.

South32 embraces diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you're good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you're the best at what you do, come work at South32.

Applications for this job will close on will close on Wednesday 2nd August 2023.