HV Electrician -Goonyella
- Maintain and repair mining mobile plant and equipment.
- Perform fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical systems.
- Execute planned and breakdown maintenance to maximise fleet reliability.
Power your mining career at Goonyella as an HV or Auto Electrician, maintaining an industry-leading mobile fleet on a permanent 7/7 roster.
About Us:
BUMA's vision is to build a modern mining and rehabilitation company that drives growth. BUMA Australia adopts a relationship-focused, long-term strategy for project success. We consistently deliver value to clients throughout all mining stages, leveraging expertise and equipment for comprehensive surface operation services.
About the Role:
BUMA Australia is seeking experienced HV and Auto Electricians to join our Maintenance Team at Goonyella. You will service, repair and maintain mining mobile plant and equipment, helping ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently to support production targets. Our fleet includes Komatsu, Caterpillar, Hitachi and Liebherr machinery, with opportunities to work on conventional and electric-drive systems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform fault-finding, diagnostics, preventative maintenance and repairs on mining mobile plant and equipment.
- Safely maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems across a diverse fleet, including Liebherr R 9800 excavators, Komatsu and CAT trucks, and ancillary equipment.
- Execute planned and breakdown maintenance to maximise fleet reliability and availability.
- Complete maintenance activities in accordance with site safety, quality and compliance requirements.
- Accurately record completed work in maintenance management systems.
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to achieve production targets.
About You:
- Australian-recognised electrical trade certificate and Queensland electrical licence and/or an Australian-recognised auto electrical trade certificate.
- HV experience maintaining mining mobile plant and equipment.
- Experience with CAT, Komatsu, Liebherr or Hitachi mobile plant is highly desirable.
- Previous Queensland coal-mining experience is preferred.
- Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- A safety-focused approach, strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.
Working at BUMA:
BUMA Australia is a people-focused business, with a strong emphasis on safety, training, development and continuous improvement. As a Goonyella employee, you will have access to:
- Permanent full-time employment.
- A 7 days on / 7 days off roster.
- Career progression through training and mentoring programs.
- Discounted employee benefits on health insurance, groceries, fuel and selected retail outlets through BUMA LAB.
Goonyella
Located in the Bowen Basin of Central Queensland, BMA’s Goonyella Mine is one of Queensland’s largest coal mines, approximately 30 kilometres from Moranbah.
BUMA Australia provides labour, supervision, technical support and mobile plant to perform truck-and-excavator pre-strip operations.
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