Electrician - Shaft & Hoists - GFM - Mount Isa, Australia - Glencore

Description

The Role

A vacancy exists for a qualified Electrician reporting to the Supervisor – Hoisting and Shafts. You will be required to work on a variety of tasks, with an opportunity to develop your technical skills and industry knowledge. This position is residential in Mount Isa and require you to work 4 on, 4 off, 4 on, 2 off day shift only roster , providing grounds for an excellent work-life balance.

In this role you will use your trade experience to perform maintenance activities in a team environment whilst ensuring safety. In addition, tasks of the role include routine maintenance, breakdown work, installation, problem diagnosis and predictive maintenance tasks. You will be required to think logically to solve problems and have the tenacity to work until a solution is found.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Electrical and instrument inspections;

Preventative maintenance and repairs, as well as installations to support the George Fisher Mine winders;

Fault finding and trouble-shooting electrical issues and breakdowns;

HV and LV motors, variable speed drives, soft starters, PLC and conveyor systems;

ABB systems;

Supporting improvement projects that aim to reduce unplanned stoppages

Maintaining and improving OH&S and overall operational standards in the workplace;

Manage and maintain friendly and professional relationships with clients, staff & management.

You will have the following skillset and attributes:

A valid Queensland Electrical licence is mandatory for this role, with an instrumentation qualification preferred.

Ability to think logically and be determined to work towards finding favourable solutions and outcomes regarding plant/ safety improvements.

Comply with company policies and procedures

Excellent trouble-shooting & problem solving skills

Flexible approach and adaptable to change with a high attention to detail

Good time management skills and able to work well under pressure

Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment

Willingness and ability to learn new processes;

Value continuous improvement, exceptional communication skills and work within a team with a strong focus on safety