Leading Hand - Electrical And Instrumentation

Sibanye Stillwater Australia, a subsidiary of Sibanye Stillwater Limited (a multinational mining and metals processing group), is a leading mining, tailings management, and economic rehabilitation company. Our flagship Century project in Queensland (formerly New century resources) stands as Australia's largest tailings remining and processing operation. 

A rewarding opportunity currently exists for aLeading Hand - Electrical and Instrumentationto join our Sibanye Stillwater Australia team. The purpose of this role is to effectively maintain electrical/instrumentation equipment across all assets of the Century Mine and repair electrical/Instrumentation breakdowns associated with site equipment and electrical infrastructure to achieve safe production targets.

This position will be offered as a 15/13-day shift working roster (FIFO), located at our Century Mine (Lawn Hill). 

Key accountabilities include:

• Ensure assigned trades work is completed safely and in accordance with quality requirements, company policy and all statutory requirements 
• Use effective interpersonal skills in working with others to build successful working relationships.
• Comply with legislative requirements, company policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Support the electrical Coordinator to manage and run the electrical/instrumentation & refrigeration maintenance team.
• Undertake the role/duties of the Electrical Coordinator when they are absent or undertaking other duties.
• Perform all maintenance activities as directed by the EIC Coordinator, EIC Superintendent.
• Preventative maintenance of plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and manuals with a focus on maintaining safety and maximising production.
• Perform all routine preventative maintenance and trade related tasks as per the daily, weekly, monthly and annual schedules as required.
• Resolve operational or technical equipment problems to minimise processing interruptions resulting from equipment breakdowns/failures.
• Initiate and complete Work Orders and ensure timely sign off / close off for completed work along with relevant feedback information and other reports as required.
• Provide immediate responses to emergency work orders.
• Manage the day-to-day work schedule allocation for your team.
• Ensure work status information is communicated to relevant parties, provide updates & feedback.
• Inspect on a routine basis electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures and other components to ensure they remain functional and are up to code, as well as to identify any hazards or issues.
• Test systems with devices such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes and ohmmeters to ensure the system remains safe and that components are compatible.
• Monitor levels of electrical consumables and order as required.
• Provide leadership & supervision to E&I tradespeople 
• Contribute to continuous improvement of department systems (SWI’s, Maintenance Strategies & PM Tasks)

Ideally, applicants will possess the following technical skills, knowledge, and qualifications:

Technical

• CMMS experience such as Pronto.
• High Voltage Isolation & Access, write & review HV Switching sheets as per authorisation
• Electrical Trade Qualified (Licenced)
• Skilled in Fault Finding

People

• Team player with the ability to maintain internal and external relationships.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal at various levels (Technical, Operational)
• A healthy customer focus
• Hold S123 qualification

Knowledge:

• Basic computing skills
• Knowledgeable on Electrical Standards

Experience:

• 2 years Industry experience
• 5 Years post trade experience, Electrical – experience in heavy industry, PLC’s and motors.  

Education, Qualifications, Tickets, Licences:

• Electrical trade certificate
• Manual Driver’s Licence
• High Voltage switching certificate

Benefits of working at Sibanye Stillwater Australia:

• Competitive remuneration with performance-based incentives.
• Salary packaging.
• Part of a multinational mining and metals processing group

Applicants interested in exploring this position are invited to apply with details of working history and qualifications using "apply for this job" link. 

For more information on Sibanye Stillwater, please refer to our website: https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/     

Sibanye Stillwater Australia encourages applications from Indigenous Persons, particularly from members of the Communities surrounding the Century operations in Doomadgee, Burketown, Normanton, Karumba, and Mornington Island.