Auto Electrician

Evolution Mining

Cloncurry, QLD

FIFO

8/6

Job Description

About the role

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, the Auto Electrician is responsible for carrying out auto‑electrical repairs, diagnostics, and improvement work across the underground mobile fleet at Ernest Henry. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing electrical systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient mining operations, while contributing to continuous improvement across fleet performance and asset reliability.

You will work as part of an experienced underground mobile maintenance team, delivering high‑quality workmanship and accurate fault‑finding using OEM diagnostic tools and systems.

Carrying out auto‑electrical repairs, fault‑finding, and diagnostics on underground and surface mobile equipment
Performing planned maintenance services, inspections, and breakdown repairs across the fleet
Using OEM diagnostic tooling and software to adjust parameters and resolve faults
Reading and interpreting auto‑electrical and hydraulic schematics
Diagnosing and repairing air‑conditioning systems in line with regulatory requirements
Completing component change‑outs on UG, heavy surface, and light vehicle fleets
Identifying hazards and managing risks using Take 5s, JSEAs, and formal risk assessments
Maintaining accurate work order records and using CMMS and computer systems effectively

About you

You are a trade‑qualified Auto Electrician with experience in mining or heavy industry environments and strong diagnostic capability across mobile equipment. You take pride in delivering safe, compliant work and are confident working independently or as part of a maintenance team in a production‑driven environment.

You bring strong technical skills, a proactive safety mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

You will also bring:

A nationally accredited Automotive Electrical Trade Certificate
A current C‑class driver’s licence
Automotive Cert II Air Conditioning licence with understanding of regulatory requirements
Experience using OEM diagnostic tools and software
Strong fault‑finding skills across electrical and air‑conditioning systems
Experience with Normet, Sandvik, CAT, or Epiroc equipment (highly desirable)
Competency or willingness to complete S1, S2, and S3 (highly regarded)
Strong computer skills including CMMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and email

About us

From humble beginnings in 2010, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.

At Ernest Henry

At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site, and a bright future for our people and the community.

Your Benefits

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (novated leasing and remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition programs, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.

At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive FIFO roster from Cairns, a DIDO roster with access to our top‑class camp, or live locally in the close‑knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.

This roster is 8/6 – 7/7 (days/nights) with 12‑hour shifts.

We understand flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage conversations about the flexible work options available.

To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here.

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