Senior Automotive Electrician

Overview

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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automotive Electrician with extensive underground mining experience and strong expertise in SCADA and control systems to join a well-established underground copper mining operation in regional New South Wales. This opportunity will be offered as FIFO from Brisbane on an 8/6 roster and requires advanced diagnostic skills, leadership ability, and an understanding of underground mining electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced diagnostics and repairs on underground mobile equipment with a focus on SCADA, PLCs, and control systems
• Manage preventative maintenance and servicing of electrical and control systems on heavy underground plant machinery
• Oversee installation, troubleshooting, and repair of wiring, control modules, sensors, lighting, and communication systems specific to underground environments
• Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and control system faults efficiently to minimise underground equipment downtime
• Provide technical leadership and collaborate with mechanical fitters and operations teams in the underground mining setting
• Ensure strict compliance with all safety regulations and underground mining site standards

What We're Looking For

• Trade qualification as an Automotive Electrician (Certificate III or equivalent)
• Proven, extensive experience in underground mining environments—copper mining experience highly regarded
• Strong hands-on expertise with SCADA systems, PLCs, and electronic control systems used in underground mining equipment
• Familiarity with Sandvik, Epiroc, or equivalent underground mobile equipment and their control systems
• Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and decision-making skills tailored to underground operations
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience within mining maintenance teams
• Strong safety focus with the ability to work independently and within teams underground
• Willingness to commit to FIFO 8 days on / 6 days off roster from Brisbane

What’s on Offer

• Permanent senior-level role with leadership and technical responsibilities in an underground mining operation
• Stable FIFO roster (8/6) from Brisbane, supporting work-life balance
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a professional, safety-driven underground mining team

For any questions please reach out to Ashah Miller on 0405611596 or email ashahm@roblawmax.com.au

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industry

• Staffing and Recruiting

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