High Voltage Electrician

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The Opportunity

Are you a qualified High Voltage Electrician looking for a secure and rewarding opportunity? Join our dynamic team delivering excellence in mining while maintaining a strong focus on safety and environmental standards.

About The Role

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a new workforce that is focused on developing a strong performance culture and a culture that values everyone's contribution equally. As a High Voltage Electrician you will be required to:

• Perform the servicing, repair and maintenance of AC drive Electric Haul Trucks, workshops and facilities as directed in accordance with Thiess maintenance systems documentation.
• Work safely and comply with the Site Safety Health and Management System.
• Completing General Maintenance, Breakdowns, Services and Component Change outs.
• Periodical Statutory Electrical Testing/ Inspections
• Source technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins, OEM and computer-based systems.
• Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.
• Conduct required inspections to maximise equipment utilisation

About you

As a successful applicant, you'll be a high-achieving safety-focused individual who enjoys delivering results in a dynamic environment. Your attention to detail coupled with your commitment to delivering high quality work will also ensure your success in this role. The ideal candidate will hold:

• Queensland Electrical Work Licence or equivalent
• HV Switching certification desirable
• Proven experience in a similar role in heavy industry or construction
• Current LVR/ CPR
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Current Standard 11
• Commitment to safety and adherence to our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, and Delivery

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Work-Life Balance: Even-time roster (7/7, 12–12.5hr shifts)
• Career Development: Opportunities for growth and training
• Inclusive Culture: Positive and supportive team environment
• Comfortable Facilities: Camp accommodation and meals included

About us

Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.

The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers – is our legacy and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.

At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition and developing services to enable sustainable mining.

We're creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess' success and continued growth in sustainable mining.

We'll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We're focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

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How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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The Strong & Sustainable Resource Communities Act 2017 principles apply to this position.

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