Maintenance Electrician
Dra Apac
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- Location
- Townsville, QLD
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
About DRA Global
Revolutionise your career with DRA Global Limited a leading international engineering, project delivery, and operations management group specialising in the mining, minerals, and metals industry. With a remarkable legacy spanning over four decades and a global presence across Africa, the Middle East, North and South America, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific, we offer an unparalleled experience for growth and innovation.
About the role
We are seeking Electrician's to join the operations and maintenance team at the Mount Carlton Gold Mine.
This is a hands-on role for a tradesperson who takes pride in running plant safely, maintaining stable process conditions and working as part of a tight, site-based team. You will be actively involved in day-to-day plant maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting and continuous improvement across the processing circuit.
This role will be offered on a Max Term Full Time Contract and will see you work a 8/6 Roster Days/Nights. This role will be DIDO/BIBO from the Townsville Region. Accommodation and Meals are supplied whilst on site.
Duties will include but not be limited to:-
- Perform planned, preventative and breakdown electrical maintenance on fixed plant and Site Services equipment within the processing plant and site infrastructure
- Maintain and repair electrical systems, motors, switchboards, instrumentation and control equipment across site
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults to minimise plant downtime and ensure reliable plant performance
- Conduct routine inspections and testing of electrical equipment in accordance with maintenance schedules and statutory requirements
- Support plant operations by ensuring electrical systems are operating safely and efficiently
- Assist with shutdown maintenance activities, including equipment upgrades, installations and plant improvements
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and work orders within the site maintenance management system
- Work closely with the operations team to optimise plant availability and performance
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site safety standards, electrical regulations and company procedures
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping across electrical work areas and the processing plant
To be successful in this role, you will have:-
- Trade qualification as an Electrician with a current Electrical Licence
- HV Switching - Highly Desirable
- Proven experience working within a mineral processing facility or heavy industrial environment
- Experience maintaining fixed plant electrical systems including motors, MCCs, switchboards, VSDs and instrumentation
- Current RSHQ Medical – desirable
- Strong safety mindset with a commitment to following procedures and site standards.
- Current Australian Drivers License – Essential
- Right to Work in Australia – Essential
Please note, that as apart of our recruitment process you will be required to complete a police clearance, Functional Capacity Evaluation and drug and alcohol screen.
We value diversity and the benefits it brings to achieving our objectives, enhancing our reputation, and attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, disability, and ethnicity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Our commitment to equal opportunities and a diverse workplace is embodied in our values of People, Safety, Trust, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.
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