HME Auto Electrician

Position Summary

The Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) Auto Electrician is responsible for performing electrical diagnostics, repairs, and preventative maintenance on a range of heavy mobile mining equipment. This role is critical in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of equipment used in production and support activities across the mine site.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical systems on heavy mobile equipment, including trucks, loaders, graders, drills, and excavators
• Carry out scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities to minimise downtime
• Troubleshoot and repair faults in vehicle electrical systems, including starters, alternators, lighting, battery systems, wiring harnesses, and control modules
• Maintain and calibrate mine-specific systems such as GPS, telemetry, proximity detection, and fire suppression systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Complete detailed service reports and maintenance documentation using site systems (e.g., SAP, Pronto)
• Ensure all work is completed to manufacturer and site specifications, with a strong focus on safety and quality
• Work collaboratively with maintenance planners, supervisors, and other trades to prioritise tasks and share knowledge
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Identify and report defects or potential issues to prevent unplanned breakdowns

Qualifications and Skills

• Trade-qualified Auto Electrician (Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent)

• Australian-recognised Automotive Electrical Licence

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a similar role within a mining or heavy industrial environment

• Experience with major OEM equipment (Hitachi)

• Current Driver’s Licence (HR desirable)

• Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights, or other high-risk licences (desirable)

• Familiarity with CMMS (e.g., SAP, Pronto) is an advantage

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive remuneration package on offer
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced mining operation and support ongoing growth following recent expansion
• Support from a team with extensive industry and site knowledge and experience
• DIDO roster
• Camp and Meals provided

Applications should include a Current Resume

All applicants will be subject to a current Police check and Pre-Employment Medical.

Ravenswood Gold acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we walk, live and work. We recognise their long history on the lands upon which our operations exist today and the care they gave to these lands for thousands of years. We pay our respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and future, and recognise their continuing connection to land, air and sea.

Ravenswood Gold specifically acknowledges the Birriah People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Mine operates, the Bindal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold Townsville office and warehouse are located and the Yuggera and Turrbal People who are the Traditional Owners of the Country where the Ravenswood Gold head office is located in Brisbane.