Electricians (Perm, Casual, Contractor Opportunities)

NEPEAN Longwall ® (a division of NEPEAN™)  partners with its customers to design, engineer, integrate and support longwall equipment and systems. Located in Queensland & New South Wales, NEPEAN Longwall offers the full suite of after-sales services enabling it to support products throughout its life cycle. The experienced, committed, and motivated team at NEPEAN Longwall has demonstrated their capability to deliver longwall equipment and system solutions over many years. NEPEAN Longwall’s corporate headquarters is located in Mackay, Queensland. This purpose-built facility provides comprehensive after-sales service and support to the region’s customers.

Nepean Longwall have an excellent opportunity for a Experienced Electricians with Underground (Longwall) experience to assist with the inspection, repair, overhaul and commissioning of all electrical fit outs, associated with small and large project overhauls and provide ongoing service to external and internal customers. There is opportunites here for contractors, casuals or perm employees chasing some short or long term work.This role is workshop based, you will assist to lead the Electrical department at our Paget location. 

Your responsibilities in this role will include:  

• Interpret Electrical Schematics and scopes of work
• Control and power wiring of electrical equipment
• Fault finding and function testing of electrical equipment
• AS3800 level overhaul of intrinsically safe control equipment
• Providing high quality workmanship on time and on budget
• Maintain calibration of test equipment
• Ensure all equipment, machinery and tooling is kept in good working order
• Document control and progress reporting
• Liaise with supervisor to set priorities and meet deadlines

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant Queensland electrical trade qualifications
• The ability to work individually or in a team environment
• Sound knowledge of U/G, Open cut mining electrical equipment is highly regarded
• Alternatively, most heavy industrial or process factory maintenance experience will be considered
• Sound knowledge of AS3000, AS3800 and AS4871 preferable
• AS3800 overhaul experience highly regarded but not essential
• Fault finding skills
• Interpretation of electrical schematics
• Organizational and time management skills
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail
• Flexibility in approach to work; ability to meet deadlines, availability for additional work hours as required within Nepean Longwall fatigue management guidelines

The Luxuries NEPEAN offer:

• Attractive hourly rate
• Discounts on leading retail brands
• Discounts of food and entertainment
• Discounts on petrol
• Flexible working hours
• Family orientated business
• Family Christmas parties
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), well-being assistance that’s free for all the family
• Agile dynamic team
• Excellent career advancement opportunities

In return for your efforts, you will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate, become part of an experienced team, have a great working environment and have enviable career opportunities.

If you're ready for your next challenge, please click on "Apply Now" and forward through your interest today!

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, including various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.