Auto Electrician | Open Cut Coal | Permanent

Location

Mackay & Coalfields

Classification

Mining, Resources & Energy > Maintenance & Fault Diagnosis

Work type

Full time, Permanent

Auto Electricians who can actually diagnose are worth their weight. Byerwen is looking for a few.

This is a permanent role on an established open cut coal operation, working across a modern fleet with proper diagnostic support behind you. Not a site where you're handed a multimeter and told to figure it out on your own.

The offer

• Permanent full time, staff conditions
• Salary package plus superannuation
• 7/7 roster
• Drive or bus from Mackay
• Camp accommodation, meals and site transport included
• Annual leave, sick leave and long-term job security
• Ongoing OEM and manufacturer training

The work

• Fault finding and repairs across the mobile fleet, both scheduled and breakdown
• Electrical component changeouts, harness repairs and loom fault tracing
• Working with onboard control systems, fire suppression and auto lube
• Diagnostics using OEM software and test equipment
• Preventative maintenance inspections and defect reporting
• Working to site isolation, tagging and coal industry safety standards

What you'll bring

• Trade certificate in Automotive Electrical (AQF Cert III) with an Australian recognised qualification
• Electrical Restricted Licence or equivalent, current
• Experience on heavy mobile mining plant, coal or metalliferous
• Strong diagnostic and fault finding ability
• Coal Board Medical, current or willing to obtain
• Standard 11 Generic Induction, current or willing to obtain
• Current C class driver's licence
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screen

Nice to have

• CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi or Liebherr experience
• Experience with Ampcontrol, MineStar, Wenco or similar systems
• HV or LV switching tickets
• Working at Heights, Confined Space or EWP tickets
• Field service or dual trade background