At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical maintenance on heavy mining equipment and ensure optimal performance.
- Company: Join a leading mining operation in the heart of Queensland.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company-funded accommodation, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with a 7 on, 7 off roster for work-life balance.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that prioritises safety and innovation in mining.
- Qualifications: Must have QLD Electrical License and experience in mining or heavy industries.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Our Dawson operation is a large open-cut coal mine and is showing no signs of slowing down! Dawson’s mining process is completed by varied fleets of which this role focuses on the biggest; Draglines, Electric Rope Shovels, 600t & 260t Hydraulic Excavators fleets and diesel Overburden Drill fleet. It is located at the southern end of the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, being just over a 2hrs drive west from either Rockhampton or Gladstone, or 4.5hrs drive north of the Darling Downs or South Burnett.
We are looking for an experienced and qualified HV Electrician for our Dawson South Workshop department to permanently join our Maintenance team at Dawson Mine in Moura, QLD. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will contribute as a member of the Maintenance team ensuring the availability, reliability and performance of mining equipment is optimised and the electrical maintenance plan is achieved to enable production targets to be met in compliance with statutory, safety, health, budget, and environmental requirements.
As the HV Electrician, the key responsibilities are:
- Preventative maintenance through scheduled inspections, servicing, adjustments, troubleshooting, and timely repair of heavy mobile equipment.
- Provide reliable and accurate maintenance knowledge and expertise to minimise downtime of HME equipment.
- Working knowledge of all task instructions and procedures to adhere to when carrying out maintenance tasks.
- Maintain a high level of housekeeping and accurate record keeping wherever work is carried out.
- Electrical inspection of open-cut electrical equipment and/or fixed plant electrical systems.
- Diagnosis faults and effect repairs to electrical equipment & field devices.
- Testing & Tagging of electrical equipment/appliances.
- Electrical isolations/lockouts as per the site SHMS procedures.
- Statutory inspections & testing of safety devices.
- Ensure all electrical activities are undertaken and are performed in line with relevant statutory requirements and site Safety Health Management System.
Qualifications
To be successful in the role you will have previous Electrical Maintenance experience in Mining or Heavy Industrial industries. The following qualifications, licenses and experience requirements are:
- QLD Electrical License and relevant Electrical Trade Certification
- A Manual C-Class Australian Driver’s License
- Experience and knowledge in PLC controlled equipment and systems
- HV Switching qualification is desirable
- Experience with Komatsu 830E/930E is highly regarded
- A basic understanding of SAP maintenance systems is desirable
- Additional tickets are desirable: Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Forklift, Rigging and Dogging, Confined Space and Working at Heights
Additional information
- Full-time, permanent position at Dawson Mine, Moura QLD
- Attractive 7 on, 7 off day shift only
- Company funded camp accommodation
- Training, upskilling & career progression
Background checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Dawson Mine, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.
How we are committed to your safety
Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies from drones to data analytics that are helping to make mining safer.
CLOSING DATE 14 October 2026. Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date applications may also close before this date.
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