Description:
Note: This is a residential role located in Broken Hill NSW.
Who we are and what we do?
Steeped in history with an eye to the future, Perilya provide long-term career opportunities for our employees. Across our Lead, Zinc and Silver mines, we work on challenges with the steady hand and historical knowledge of our local Broken Hill workforce, while simultaneously inviting, growing, and developing experience that can only add to the success of individuals and the team as a whole.
The opportunity
We are seeking a Surface Electrical Tradesperson to perform electrical maintenance tasks on both breakdown and servicing on mobile and fixed plant equipment. Reporting to the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, the main responsibilities of this role include:
- Conducting maintenance activities according to scope of work orders and advise appropriate personnel of arising issues, implications and improvements to assist the production process
- Provide electrical maintenance support to the Electrical Maintenance Supervisors and on an ongoing basis monitor plant availability and capacity to optimise production capabilities
- Acting on breakdown maintenance requests
- Providing electrical maintenance support to maintain plant and equipment to current Australian Standards
- Maintaining and installing new electrical infrastructure
What will you bring?
Drawing upon your proven experience in underground mining operations, you will be renowned for your strong focus and commitment to safety. Other desired skills and experience include the following.
- Excellent communication skills
- Electrical trade certificate
- NSW qualified supervisor certificate
- Senior first aid certificate
- Experience with low voltage electrical distribution systems, low voltage rescue and instrumentation PLC will be considered advantageous
- High voltage switching ticket would be preferred
An attractive remuneration package is on offer including base salary, superannuation with an even time roster providing a healthy work life balance.
But what makes us different?
- Our work. We offer challenging work in mines that have existed for over 135 years, on one of the great ore deposits of the world.
- Our loyalty. We want you to reach your potential while contributing to ours. We will help you grow while we go on this journey together.
- Our culture. We are a diverse team, some with family backgrounds that can be traced back over 100 years working in these very mines. At the same time some of our team are experiencing their first time in the mining industry and underground and are hungry for shared knowledge and experience.
- Our community. Our town is built around the mines. This means that you have less than a 10-minute drive to work and can be home to relax and unwind at the end of your shift in no time at all. With a blend of mining history, renowned artists, a claim to being Australia’s first Heritage Listed Town, art studios, cafes, pubs, sporting communities, gyms and numerous schools, Broken Hill is ideal for families, or for individuals looking to explore and experience life in an easy going, yet rich community. You definitely have a work life balance here.
Take that next step
A career with Perilya is enhanced knowing that we value the hard work and diversity of our teams and we encourage applications that contribute to the continued growth and future of our workplace.
We have been mining this area for over 135 years. Make your mark. Be part of the future, while continuing to make history. To learn more about Perilya, visit www.perilya.com.au
To apply for this position, please email your application (including resume and cover letter) to our Human Resources team at careers@perilya.com.au .
Make your mark. Be part of the future, while continuing to make history in one of Australia's most iconic mines.
Note: Only people with Australian work rights will be considered for this role. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Recruitment may be undertaken at any stage throughout advertising, should a suitable applicant present.