Industrial Electrician

5 days ago

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Victory Minerals Pty Ltd Full time

About Us:

Join the Ballarat Gold Mine – A Career and Lifestyle Opportunity

Located just 100km west of Melbourne, the Ballarat Gold Mine is nestled within the thriving regional city of Ballarat, an area currently experiencing unprecedented growth and development. This presents a unique opportunity for professionals seeking both career advancement and a balanced lifestyle.

At Ballarat Gold Mine, we offer more than just a job — we provide the chance to become part of a vibrant local community, with access to quality schools, healthcare, and amenities.

Roster:  7:7 rotating, Wednesdays to Tuesdays

Hours:  Day Shift: 7am – 7pm

Role:

A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Site Electrician. Reporting to the Electrical and Fixed Plant Foreman, the Site Electrician's role is to provide Electrical support to the Mine's Processing Mill, and other surface areas as required.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Maintaining electrical operations of the site.
  • Liaising with relevant parties to complete troubleshooting and undertake repairs and maintenance, in a safe and timely manner in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 and Electrical Safety Regulations.
  • Undertaking preventive maintenance, in accordance with prescribed schedules.
  • Maintaining the electrical operation of the Process Plant infrastructure.
  • Completing electrical statutory requirements in relevant areas of the surface infrastructure, specifically to latest versions of AS/NZS 3000 and Electrical Safety Regulations.
  • Carry out planned preventative electrical maintenance across the Processing Plant
  • Complete reactive breakdowns and repairs
  • Execution of electrical installation work.
  • Scoping and raising notification for all electrical issues
  • Identify, Control, report and rectify Hazards
  • HV operations, switching and maintenance
  • Working with the Processing Manager and Mill Foreman regarding Process Plant operation.
  • Assist in the Process Plant where required for SCADA/PLC issues.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate a high regard for safety, effective communication skills and the ability to work with minimal direct supervision in a small team environment. You will have an A-Grade Electrical license and 5 years' experience in mining and/or heavy industrial minimum.

You will also possess:

  • Excellent safety awareness and commitment.
  • Demonstrated exposure to heavy industrial work.
  • High Voltage Operator experience.

The Person

Essential

  • Victorian Electrical "A" Grade License.
  • Experience in reactive breakdowns and commissioning within fixed plant maintenance is essential.
  • The ability to interpret PLC programs (Allen Bradley preferred) for the purpose of fault finding is essential.
  • Current Vic Drivers licence

Preferred

  • HV Operator Completed Course (Access Permit Recipient, Operator).
  • Competent with Studio 5000, Factorytalk View, Factorytalk Linx, Ethernet and DeviceNet communication protocols and Instrumentation.
  • Level 2 First Aid

Benefits

  • Residential Mine, centrally located in booming Ballarat, live close to home every night
  • Excellent roster, remuneration and benefits
  • Uniform provided, fully laundered on site for you
  • On the job training and support
  • Flexible, supportive, and great team environment

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you Please click "Apply for this job" including your cover letter and resume.

Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates will be shortlisted as they come through, and interviews will commence immediately.

Enquiries from agencies are respectively declined.

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