Instrument/Electrical Technician

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From humble beginnings in 2011, 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 indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

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.

At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, 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 fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) roster from Cairns or Townsville or a drive-in/drive-out (DIDO) roster and take advantage of our top-class camp, or live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.

This roster is 8/6 (days) – 7/7 (nights) and a 12-hour shift.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the role

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician will support the underground electrical maintenance department by ensuring all completed works are safe and compliant with standards and are completed with accurate record keeping of test results and work order comments. Key responsibilities in this role include:

- Supporting our asset management policy and standards, asset management plan, and work management process
- Ensuring good quality work is achieved to enable maintenance KPI targets to be met or exceeded
- Keeping accurate records of work required/done on all work orders
- Working with Supervisor/Planners to ensure Pronto data is kept up to date
- Gaining familiarity of underground assets including fixed plant materials handling, hoisting system, drill rigs / 1kV and 415/240V auxiliary equipment
- Fault finding and calibration of instruments including weight, pressure, temperature, and distance
- Assisting with High Voltage (HV) Network switching, in line with High Voltage Isolation and Access Requirements

About you

You will bring prior experience working in an underground mining environment with various fixed plant assets. You will have a safety-focused mindset and a can-do attitude with a willingness to accept individual responsibility within a small team. A basic level of computer skills and relevant machinery tickets. Your competence in assessing risks, applying sound operational controls, and executing tasks proficiently will ensure optimal fixed plant performance.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here: https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.

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