HV Electrician - QCoal

Thiess

Date posted: August 21, 2025

Closes: Sep 20, 2025


About the role

Thiess Sonoma Mine situated 10km south of Collinsville are seeking an experienced HV Electrician for permanent full-time position to join our project.

As our next High Voltage Electrician, reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will work collaboratively towards delivering high-quality solutions and results.

In this position you will:

  • Perform the servicing, repair and maintenance of large-scale mobile mining equipment as directed in accordance with Thiess maintenance systems documentation.
  • Work safely and comply with the site safety health and management system.
  • Completing general maintenance, breakdowns, services and component change outs and periodical statutory electrical testing/ inspections to a high regard.
  • Source technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins, OEM and computer-based systems.
  • Conduct required inspections to maximise equipment utilization.

Our requirements

To be considered for these opportunities you are required to have:

  • Queensland Electrical Fitter Mechanic Trade Certificate, with post-trade experience working in the Mining industry with diesel electric haul trucks, preferably Hitachi AC, Liebherr, Komatsu or Cat
  • Sound knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 & 3007
  • Experienced in high voltage equipment maintenance
  • Experience conducting statutory testing on electrical infrastructure. 
  • Statement of Attainment for HV Switching
  • Registered cabler would be an advantage

What Thiess can do for you

  • 7/7 Even time, lifestyle roster - 12-hour day and night shift
  • Attendance bonus - $450.00 per fortnight 
  • Retention bonus - $10,000 (inclusive of superannuation)
  • Full camp facilities provided
  • BIBO from Townsville or DIDO options
  • Living out of camp allowance, if applicable
  • Salary sacrifice options – flights & novated leasing

About us

To find out more about our company, visit the following links; 
 
Our History 
Our Vision, purpose, values 
Our Projects 
Sustainability 
& MORE 

How to Apply

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Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a national police check and a medical assessment. 

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