• 12% Super
• Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
• Permanent full-time role

Electrician

Copper Concentrator - High Voltage Distribution
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. RJH746

Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising an opportunity that exists for the role of Electrician. Reporting to the HV Supervisor, your primary responsibility involves testing, repair and maintenance of the high voltage power reticulation system for both the Mount Isa Mines Copper and Zinc mining leases and the Mount Isa Water Board. This position is residentially based in Mount Isa.

Mount Isa

Mount Isa is a thriving city acting as a hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. Mount Isa Mines attracts the best people from all over Australia and the world who are drawn to working for a high-calibre mining operation with the added benefit of a comfortable residential-based work arrangement.

We believe in the value of our people and our approach fosters the highest level of professionalism, ownership and entrepreneurial spirit in all our people while never compromising on their safety and well-being. We offer excellent remuneration package and benefits including and employee rewards program, above market superannuation, and significant professional development opportunities. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au

Our people return home every day and enjoy a thriving town of 23,000 people. You will always have something to do, go to restaurants, movies, join a gym and sporting activities, play golf, as well as fishing and camping and activities at the lake.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting protection relay testing
• High voltage equipment commissioning and testing
• Maintenance of auxiliary protection systems such as battery chargers, maintenance of switchboards, transformers, circuit breakers and outdoor switchyards

The successful candidate will possess:

• Electrical trade qualification with the ability to obtain a Queensland Electrical license
• Manual drivers licence
• A sound understanding of work place OH&S

The following skills will be highly regarded:

• Previous experience working with Power Distribution Systems including;

• Protection relay testing
• Switchboard maintenance, commissioning and testing
• Large and small power transformers

• Cable jointing and termination You will also have a flexible attitude and sound work ethic, have excellent time management skills and the ability to achieve results within the specified time frames. A strong customer focus is required, along with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work well within a team environment or with minimal supervision.

For further information, please contact:

Ben Baker or Nelson Athanasiou on (07) 4744 2138

Applications Close:
7:00am on Wednesday 30 September 2020

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