Underground Sparkie / Shift Elec
- Sole UG Shift Electrician on crew with a genuine path to leading hand as site grows.
- 2:2 roster, FIFO from Cairns/Townsville with top-tier camp facilities.
- Fault finding and breakdown repairs on underground drills and maintenance on HV power supply.
Underground
Sparkie / Shift Elec
Industry
Mining
Salary/Rate
AU$75 - AU$85 per hour
Location
QLD
Type
Full Time
New UG electrician contract in N.QLD, four roles up for grabs. Ground-floor opportunity, 2:2 roster, top camp. Won't stay open long!
- Brand new UG contract in N.QLD, 2:2 roster, FIFO from Cairns/Townsville
- Sole UG Shift Electrician on crew, genuine path to leading hand as site grows
- Top-tier camp and facilities, long-term security once you're through the door
Why This One Stands Out
A genuine ground-floor opportunity on a brand new UG contract, with long-term security once you're through the door.
- 2:2 roster, FIFO from Cairns and Townsville
- Camp facilities and food that punch above industry standard
- Watch the project grow from establishment through to full production
- Step into AutoMine training within 12 months
- Sole UG Shift Electrician on crew, alongside a highly experienced team
The Company
A leading underground hard rock mining contractor with projects nationally and internationally, known as an employer people want to work for.
- Invests heavily in employee development and upskilling
- Consistent work means consistent opportunities for their people
- Broad OEM training exposure
- Genuine safety-first culture and reputation for quality
The Site
A well-established, highly regarded North Queensland operation that's been investing in its people, gear and facilities for years.
- Industry-leading production and profitability
- One of the best mining camps in Australia
- Continued growth and development of its orebodies
Roster & Travel
A lifestyle-friendly 2:2 roster, flying in on company time from day one.
- 14 days on (days and nights), 14 off
- Fly in Thursday, work 7 day shifts, fly home Thursday after 7 nights
- FIFO from Townsville or Cairns via charter flight
The Role
Reporting to the Project Manager, taking ownership of the electrical division across day and night shift, a genuine chance to step into a leading hand role as the site grows.
- Fault finding and breakdown repairs on underground drills (Jumbos & Cablebolters)
- 1000V and 11kV reticulation
- Maintenance on fans, pumps and vents
- HV power supply, including substations and switching (where signed off)
- Statutory work and auditing
What You'll Bring
You'll be working autonomously across days and nights, so underground hard rock experience is essential.
- Cert III Electrotechnology and UG hard rock mining experience
- Solid knowledge of drill servicing, plus fans, pumps and vents
- HV switching and substation experience highly regarded, though not essential
- A mature, level head ready to step up and take ownership
Next Steps
Don't miss your shot at getting in on the ground floor of a brand-new project with a highly regarded operator in North Queensland. Call Ellie Smith on ************ for a full position pack and confidential chat.
In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!
Ellie Smith | ******************** | ************ | ************
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