We're seeking an Underground Electrician to join our high-performing maintenance team at Pajingo Mine. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic underground mining environment where safety, teamwork, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
Working on a family-friendly 7 days on / 7 days off roster, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation of underground electrical infrastructure and equipment while contributing to a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement
About the Role
- Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and installations on underground electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot and rectify electrical faults across underground plant and infrastructure.
- Conduct breakdown response and preventative maintenance activities.
- Test and commission equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Complete maintenance documentation and associated paperwork.
- Support and supervise electrical contractors where required.
- Identify and report hazards while promoting safe work practices.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, and operational performance.
- Participate in root cause investigations and problem-solving activities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Queensland Electrical Fitter Mechanic Licence.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
Desirable Experience & Qualifications
- Previous experience working as an Underground Maintenance Electrician.
- High Voltage Switching qualification and experience.
- Experience with Sandvik and Epiroc underground drilling equipment.
- Fault-finding experience on SCADA, HMI, PLC and telemetry systems.
- Experience with leaky feeder communication systems.
- Exposure to SAP or other maintenance management systems.
- High Risk EWP and Forklift licences.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who:
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to safety.
- Takes ownership and delivers results.
- Works collaboratively with others.
- Adapts well to changing priorities.
- Challenges unsafe behaviours and promotes best practice.
- Consistently upholds company values and standards.
Why Join Us?
At Pajingo, safety and wellbeing come first. You'll be joining a supportive team environment where your contribution matters, your development is encouraged, and continuous improvement is part of everyday work.
If you're ready to bring your electrical expertise to a dynamic underground mining operation, we'd love to hear from you.
UG Electrician in Sydney employer: NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd
NQM Gold 2 Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and safety-focused team environment at our Pajingo operations near Charters Towers. With a 7/7 lifestyle roster, we prioritise work-life balance while providing ample career development opportunities within a growing company that values integrity, commitment to excellence, and teamwork. Join us to be part of a high-performing site dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
