Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

We are MMG and we mine for progress.

At MMG, our vision is to create a leading international mining company for a low carbon future. We mine for progress to create wealth for our people, host communities and shareholders with an ambition to grow and diversify our resource, production and value.

Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity, inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.

Dugald River mine is one of the world's top 10 Zinc mine operations, which has been producing zinc concentrate for customers around the world since 2017. The mine is committed to a low-carbon future. In April 2023 the Dugald River Solar Farm began operations, supplying a third of the mine's power, and reducing emissions by 33% and this is just the start of its renewable energy transition.

Dugald River employs around 800 employees and contractors on a mix of fly-in, fly-out and local, residential basis.

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

We are seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to join our team at Dugald River Mine. Reporting to the Supervisor – Maintenance Electrical Surface, you will provide maintenance support to the Dugald River Mine operations.

Electricians with proven experience in hazardous area installation and maintenance are also encouraged to apply.

This role is a based on an 8/6 dayshift (night shift as required). Drive in drive out (DIDO) from Cloncurry or Mt Isa, or FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane.

Required Qualifications & Competencies:

• Dual trade certification in Electrical & Certificate 3 Instrumentation with at least 3–5 years of trade experience.
• A strong work ethic, commitment to safety, and extensive maintenance background with the ability to perform repairs, installations, servicing, overhauls, and commissioning in a surface mineral processing plant environment.
• The ability to work autonomously or in a team environment.
• Proven experience with HV switchgear, motor controls, variable speed AC drives, PLCs, and pneumatic/electronic process control instrumentation.

Highly Regarded but Not Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas
• Radiation Safety Officer
• High Voltage Switching
• Experienced in chilled water central plant systems, HVAC equipment in commercial and industrial settings.
• Familiarity with computerised maintenance management systems such as SAP

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring statutory compliance in maintaining fixed electrical and instrumentation infrastructure, while fostering a culture of safety.
• Ensuring the reliability and safe operation of assets, with daily and weekly performance measured against production targets as critical KPIs.
• Applying your experience in fault finding and fixed plant maintenance in a heavy industrial/process environment.

What we offer

Remuneration for this role includes a competitive salary package, annual bonus and generous local allowances for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry and Mt Isa.

On-site accommodation at Dugald River is provided in fully air-conditioned en-suite rooms and includes meal service and room cleaning. The village features, communal media facilities including 4G coverage, onsite Medical Centre, sporting facilities, swimming pool and gym facilities.

MMG also provides the following generous benefits for employees living in the local community of Cloncurry & Mt. Isa

• Gym/PCYC membership
• Access to MMG Charter flights to Brisbane and Townsville for family/leisure purposes
• Financial support for families where children attend boarding school
• Retention payment for long term Cloncurry residents

MMG is committed to supporting our local communities of Cloncurry Shire and Mount Isa City Council Local Government Areas. MMG encourages local residents to apply for opportunities at Dugald River. We also support successful candidates to relocate to the region and provide a generous relocation package.

We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. If you share our values and feel that you could make a meaningful difference in this role, please apply online. To know more about MMG please visit our webpage