REDPATH MINING

Leading Hand Shaft Electrician

REDPATH MINING  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  28 days ago
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Job Description

Leading Hand Shaft Electrician | Redpath Mining | Appin | 15/13 Roster | Full-Time Permanent Role

At Redpath, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture built on safety, respect, integrity, and continuous improvement. We believe that every employee has a role to play in creating a healthy and safe workplace, and we invest in developing our people through ongoing training, support, and career development opportunities.

About the Role

As a Leading Hand Shaft Electrician, you will provide hands on supervision of the electrical maintenance and repair of shaft sinking infrastructure, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electrical, control, and communications systems on site.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain a strong commitment to safety and ensure compliance with all safety and operational procedures in confined and vertical shaft environments.
  • Lead and supervise the electrical crew, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
  • Coordinate daily activities, allocate tasks, and provide direction to the team in the absence of the Supervisor.
  • Mentor and support electricians, apprentices, and trades assistants, promoting safe work practices and ongoing skill development.
  • Perform routine, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on powered winding systems and shaft related electrical infrastructure.
  • Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to control circuits, variable speed drives, and communication networks.
  • Monitor and optimise hoisting system performance through SCADA and control system diagnostics.
  • Installation, maintenance and repair of EEHA equipment in an underground coal mining environment
  • Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, pre-start checks, and safety observations to ensure compliance with statutory and site requirements.
  • Complete shift reports and ensure all electrical work is performed in accordance with relevant procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.

About You:

  • Australian citizenship or PR.
  • Extensive experience in electrical installation and maintenance within the mining industry.
  • Current Electrical Licence, Switchboard Rescue, CPR & LVR/EAR certifications.
  • Current Working at Heights certification.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team supervision experience.
  • Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding, and diagnostic skills.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and coordinate work to meet operational targets.

Why Join Redpath?

This is a full time, long-term opportunity with excellent job security benefits:

  • Income protection insurance is available for salary employees
  • Even time roster for true work life balance
  • Competitive hourly rates + super paid on all hours
  • Ongoing training & OEM accredited trade courses
  • Clear career progression pathways
  • PPE provided
  • Salary Sacrifice options for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
  • Discounted health insurance with BUPA
  • Prescription safety glasses reimbursement (up to $220)
  • Employee Assistance Program - 4 free sessions annually for you and your family
  • Redzone Reward Program - discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
  • Service Milestone Bonuses: Receive $3,000 after 5 years, $10,000 after 10 years, $15,000 after 15 years, and $20,000 after 20 years of service
REDPATH MINING

About REDPATH MINING

Established in 1962, The Redpath Group is an experienced, full-service solutions provider to the global underground mining industry.

We have the expertise, track record and qualifications to support any scope of work, even in the most remote parts of the world. Our projects are started well on time and are executed with the highest safety standards and exceptional workmanship. We serve our international client base from our offices and facilities across the globe.

Services include: mine development, shaft sinking, mass excavation, production mining, raiseboring, mechanized raise mining, underground construction, mechanical excavation, engineering and technical services, and civil infrastructure development.

Our company is guided by long-held corporate values - “Our Philosophy” and “Guidelines for Success” – demonstrating Redpath’s commitment to the incorporation of environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into our organization.

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Fondé en 1962, le Groupe Redpath est un fournisseur expérimenté de solutions complètes pour l’industrie minière souterraine mondiale. Nous avons l’expertise, les antécédents et les qualifications nécessaires pour soutenir n’importe quelle portée de travail. Nos projets sont démarrés à temps et sont exécutés avec les normes de sécurité les plus élevées et avec une finition exceptionnelle. Nous servons notre clientèle internationale à partir de nos bureaux et de nos installations à travers le monde.

Les services comprennent : le développement minier, le fonçage de puits, l’excavation de masse, l’exploitation minière à contrat, l’alésage de monteries, les projets de monteries mécanisés, la construction souterraine, l’excavation mécanique, les services techniques et d’ingénierie et le développement des infrastructures civiles.

Notre entreprise est guidée par des valeurs d’entreprise fondamentales de longue date qui démontrent l’engagement de Redpath à intégrer les critères ESG dans notre organisation.

Industry
Oil, Gas & Mining
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
North Bay, CA
Year Founded
1962
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