High Voltage Line Worker

South32

Posted on:  31st Oct 2024

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that 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 SOUTH32 OFFERS

  • The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans.
  • Education assistance up to $8000 per year.   
  • Options for additional superannuation contributions.  

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role is a permanent position on a 7:7 dayshift roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

As the Electrical Maintenance Technician (HV Line Worker), you will execute electrical maintenance activities in compliance with work management systems, and the relevant safety and technical standards.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

  • 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.
  • Undertake electrical works on fixed plant, mobile generation, and non-process infrastructure, including maintenance through to commissioning of single & three phase AC machines and control gear, HV & LV motors, LV switchboards and associated sub circuits and equipment.
  • Maintenance, design, installation, and commissioning of electrical apparatus associated with accommodation buildings, domestic housing, mess facilities and recreation areas.
  • Analysing and solving electrical problems along with fault finding and repair.

ABOUT YOU 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

  • Solid experience in an electrical maintenance role within transmission and distribution networks.
  • HV switching and coordination.
  • Be passionate and committed to workplace safety.
  • A team player with good communication skills.
  • Computer Literacy – Outlook, excel, Word
  • Familiarity with CMMS – Preferably SAP

Qualifications for this position are: 

  • Trade certificate – Electrical (Electrical Fitter Mechanic) and Linesperson
  • NT ‘A’ Grade Electrical Workers Licence
  • HV switching and coordination (within the last 2 years)
  • HR Class Drivers licence
  • EWP, Working at Heights (within the last 2 years)
  • Dogman, Forklift, Confined Space (highly regarded)

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 14th November 2024.

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