Auto Electrician - Eva Copper

About Thiess

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining. The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years. Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.

At Thiess, we’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. Learn more about working at Thiess.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced and motivated Auto Electrician with a passion for adventure? Thiess is seeking experienced and motivated Auto Electricians to join our high-performing team at the Eva Copper Mine Project, in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia.

As a key member of the Eva Copper Alliance team, you’ll be responsible for supporting safe, efficient production across our fleet while working with a high-performing maintenance team.

Roster: 2:2 Dayshift only| Location: Eva Copper | Employment Type: Fulltime

As the Auto Electrician, you will:

• Perform the servicing, repair and maintenance of mobile mining equipment in accordance with Thiess servicing and maintenance procedures
• Complete general maintenance, breakdowns, services, and component change outs to a high regard
• Conduct required inspections to maximise equipment utilisation
• Provide high-quality installations including mountings, wiring and testing of equipment

About you

To be successful in this role, you are required to have:

• Current Drivers Licence
• Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent
• Refrigerated handling license advantageous
• Post-trade experience working in the mining environment
• Experience in General Maintenance, Breakdowns, Component Change Outs and Servicing of Heavy Earth Moving Equipment
• Have a good work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement, be able to work as an individual within the maintenance team

What's on offer

At Thiess, our people are the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive - safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.

• Permanent full-time positions
• Balanced lifestyle 2:2 roster
• Competitive remuneration on offer
• DIDO/BIBO options
• FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane - other points of hire may be considered
• Competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.
• A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.

How to Apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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