HV Electrician

About the Company

Dawson Mine Our Dawson operation is a large open-cut coal mine in the Bowen Basin, Central Queensland. It is located at the southern end of the Basin, a little over 2 hours’ drive west from Rockhampton or Gladstone, and around 4.5 hours’ drive north of the Darling Downs or South Burnett.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and qualified HV Electrician for our Dawson South Workshop department to permanently join our Maintenance team at Dawson Mine in Moura, QLD. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will contribute as a member of the Maintenance team ensuring the availability, reliability and performance of mining equipment is optimised and the electrical maintenance plan is achieved to enable production targets to be met in compliance with statutory, safety, health, budget, and environmental requirements.

As the HV Electrician, the key responsibilities are:

• Preventative maintenance through scheduled inspections, servicing, adjustments, troubleshooting, and timely repair of heavy mobile equipment.
• Provide reliable and accurate maintenance knowledge and expertise to minimise downtime of HME equipment.
• Working knowledge of all task instructions and procedures to adhere to when carrying out maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping and accurate record keeping wherever work is carried out.
• Electrical inspection of open-cut electrical equipment and/or fixed plant electrical systems.
• Diagnosis faults and effect repairs to electrical equipment & field devices.
• Testing & Tagging, of electrical equipment/appliances.
• Electrical isolations/lockouts as per the site SHMS procedures.
• Statutory inspections & testing of safety devices.
• Ensure all electrical activities are undertaken and are performed in line with relevant statutory requirements and site Safety Health Management System.

Qualifications & Certifications

• To be successful in the role you will have previous Electrical Maintenance experience in Mining or Heavy Industrial industries.
• The following qualifications, licenses and experience requirements are:
• QLD Electrical License and relevant Electrical Trade Certification
• A Manual C-Class Australian Driver’s License
• Experience and knowledge in PLC controlled equipment and systems
• HV Switching qualification is desirable
• Experience with Komatsu 830E/930E is highly regarded
• A basic understanding of SAP maintenance systems is desirable
• Additional tickets are desirable: Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Forklift, Rigging and Dogging, Confined Space and Working at Heights

What’s on Offer / Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position at Dawson Mine, Moura QLD
• Attractive 7 on, 7 off day shift only
• Employed under Dawson Mines Collective Enterprise Agreement 2024 (EBA)
• Company funded camp accommodation
• Training, upskilling & career progression

How to Apply

• To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process. REF81681
• Closing date: 14 October 2026