AddressAbout Us:
Victory Minerals Pty Ltd is a successful gold explorer and producer in Victoria's gold belt. The company has entered an exciting new era, under new ownership and exploring new opportunities. The primary focus is our high-grade underground gold mine in Ballarat, which started producing gold in December 2005, and consistently produces 30,000 to 40,000 ounces of gold per year.
The mine is located within the beautiful regional town of Ballarat (located just 100km west of Melbourne), which is experiencing unprecedented growth and development.
Role:
A rare and exciting opportunity has become available for a Shift Electrician. Reporting to the Electrical and Fixed Plant Foreman, the Shift Electrician’s role is to provide Electrical support to the Mine’s underground operations, Processing Mill, and other surface areas as required.
Roster: 7:7 rotating, Wednesdays to Tuesdays
Hours: Day Shift: 7am – 7pm; Night Shift: 7pm to 7am
Tasks and Responsibilities
As a Shift Electrician, you will be part of a team who maintain the Electrical and Fixed plant on the Surface, in the Process Plant and in the Underground mine at the Ballarat Gold Mine.
We invite candidates with proven experience in a similar role within the mining and/or heavy industrial environment(s).
As a Shift Electrician your duties will include but not limited to:
- Work with the Processing Manager and Mill Foreman with regards to the Processing Mill operation.
- Assist in the Process Plant where required for SCADA/PLC issues.
- Work with the Mining Manager and Mine Foreman regarding the Underground operations.
- Electrical fault finding and response to break downs.
- High level of organisation and planning skills and an ability to meet deadlines whilst managing multiple functions simultaneously.
- Maintaining statutory checks and compliance to relevant national and state regulations.
- Provide technical expertise in the electrical and fixed plant field where required.
- Installation, maintenance, and termination of 1000V electrical equipment.
- HV operation
- Shift Coverage
Qualifications and Experience
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate a high regard for safety, effective communication skills and the ability to work with minimal direct supervision in a small team environment. You will have an A-Grade Electrical license and 5 years’ experience in mining and/or heavy industrial minimum).
You will also possess:
- Excellent safety awareness and commitment.
- Demonstrated exposure to heavy industrial work.
- Experience on Tamrock drill rigs, underground leaky feeder systems, pumping systems, and a high level of fault-finding skills.
- High Voltage Operator experience.
Preferred/Desirable
- HV Operator Completed Course (Access Permit Recipient, Operator).
- Competent with RS Logix 5000, RS View, RS Linx, Device Net, and Instrumentation.
- Level 2 First Aid (current)
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
- Work well with other departments to achieve targets.
- Display integrity, honesty, and accountability.
- Capable of engaging with a wide range of people.
Benefits
- Residential Mine, centrally located in booming Ballarat, live close to home every night
- Excellent roster, remuneration and benefits
- Uniform provided, fully laundered on site for you
- Free car parking
- On the job training and support
- Flexible, supportive, and great team environment
- On-site gym and other health benefits including EAP
This is a rare opportunity to combine a rewarding and challenging role, exceptional lifestyle offerings, all in a diversity-focused mining business.
We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are proud to reflect the diversity of communities in which we live and work, and we are an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women and Indigenous people.
The Ballarat Gold Mine offers an exceptional opportunity to balance work, life, and family as we are located in a major regional centre, with a population of approx. 115,000 people. Ballarat has excellent educational facilities, health services, restaurants, and retail, together with a variety of sporting, recreation, and community opportunities – all of this under 90 minutes from Melbourne. Here's your opportunity to ditch FIFO or remote work!!
How to Apply
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please click “Apply for this job” including your cover letter and resume.
Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates will be shortlisted as they come through, and interviews will commence immediately.
Enquiries from agencies are respectively declined.
