At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair high voltage equipment in a dynamic mining environment.
- Company: Join Komatsu Australia, a global leader in mining equipment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Enjoy a zero-harm culture and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your electrical skills with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Electrotechnology and high voltage experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
At Komatsu Australia you'll be part of an inclusive culture where all our people thrive, reflected in our purpose: creating value together. We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. As a HV Electrician, you will work on-site at Curragh North, supporting the electrical maintenance and reliability of Komatsu equipment within a mining environment. This is a gate-to-gate position, giving you the opportunity to work directly alongside the customer and play an important role in maintaining equipment safely and reliably.
You will use your electrical and high voltage experience to diagnose faults, complete maintenance activities and support the ongoing performance of Komatsu equipment on site. This is an opportunity to join a global OEM, work in a major mining environment and continue developing your electrical career through exposure to Komatsu equipment, systems and technical training.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete electrical maintenance, repairs and fault-finding on Komatsu equipment
- Diagnose electrical and high voltage faults and identify practical solutions
- Work safely and effectively within the Curragh North customer site environment
- Complete inspections, testing and maintenance activities to required standards
- Maintain accurate job documentation and records
- Work closely with customer and Komatsu teams to support equipment reliability
- Identify and elevate equipment or work-related issues where required
- Maintain high standards of safety and comply with Komatsu Golden Rules and site requirements
- Continue developing technical capability through Komatsu training and development
Roster: 7:7 Roster - 12.5 hour days
Annualised Wages: Highly competitive annualised salary + super + meals & accommodation (Additional to the above, is a $200 per week resident allowance for employees located/residing in Emerald)
Role Located: Site based at Curragh North - this is a gate-to-gate position
Families Policy: 16 weeks of paid primary carer parental leave, 4 weeks of secondary carer leave, plus many more family friendly benefits.
Financial: Income Protection Insurance and Death & Disability Insurance provided through our company superannuation fund; Novated leasing options available.
Career: Recognition award payments, flexibility, further education studies and internal career development.
Health: Corporate discount with Bupa, Total Wellbeing Solution with C&U Health.
Travel: Discounts with Avis, Qantas, Crown, IHG and travel agents.
Yearly Bonus: Potential to receive a yearly bonus.
Referral Program: $3000 referral payment for referring a successful new employee to Komatsu.
What we are looking for:
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology - essential
- Electrical trade qualification with high voltage experience
- Experience working in mining, heavy industry or a similar environment
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic capability
- Experience working with high voltage electrical systems
- Strong commitment to safety and quality
- Ability to work effectively within a customer site environment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and accurate job documentation
- A willingness to learn and develop your knowledge of Komatsu equipment
Komatsu offers a zero-harm culture in the workplace and competitive remuneration package. We employ people with different skills, abilities, cultural backgrounds, experiences, preferences, ethnicities and from different generations. Komatsu is committed to a workplace where women can thrive.
HV Electrician in Emerald employer: Komatsu
At Komatsu Australia, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee can thrive. Located at the Batchfire Callide Mine, our Maintenance Planner role offers a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on planning while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure optimal equipment performance. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive benefits, and a commitment to safety and well-being, Komatsu is an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the mining industry.
