Mine Electrical Supervisor
Job no: 502703
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Rosebery Mine
We are MMG and we mine for progress
Rosebery is an underground polymetallic base metal mine located in the township of Rosebery in Tasmania, Australia. The mine is a deep, sub-level open stoping operation with complex mining conditions.
The Rosebery Mine has been at the heart of the Rosebery community since 1936 and is one of Tasmania’s largest and oldest continuously operating, underground mines producing zinc, copper and lead concentrates, as well as gold doré.
It supports approximately 500 employees and their families, has a strong community focus and engages a wide range of local businesses from across Tasmania in its supply chain boosting the economy of the West Coast of Tasmania and beyond.
The mine has a strong future, with extensive exploration activities which have continued to grow the resource and require mine planning beyond 10 years of continued operation.
Mine Electrical Supervisor
Reporting to the Electrical Superintendent this role will ensure the Underground Infrastructure is maintained to a high standard ensuring business success is achieved through safety and reliability.
This role will see you lead and manage the maintenance team to execute safe and efficient maintenance activities for the mine site in line with the business targets and objectives whilst providing input to the planning and engineering function on site to refine existing maintenance strategies, develop new strategies and to promote continuous reliability and maintenance cost reduction improvements.
Key Accountabilities (however not limited to)
- Supervise electricians while completing electrical and non-electrical tasks both underground and surface
- Responsible for all low voltage electrical reticulation equipment and drawings, both surface and underground related to the mine and for all high voltage reticulation cabling and equipment, installations, testing, drawings and HV submissions.
- Prioritise resource and coordinate all unplanned work that arises over the course of the week and inspect new and existing underground electrical installations to ensure they meet and continues to meet statutory and site requirements.
- In conjunction with the Maintenance Planner and production personnel, consult the work plan to determine and approve the weekly work plan to be scheduled.
- Ensure all aspects of the mine electrical tasks are conversant Australian Standards.
- Co-ordinate daily/weekly follow ups on work order parts availabilities to ensure compliance or rescheduling requirements.
- Complete investigations utilising site reporting procedures, report to the maintenance team and introduce measures to prevent reoccurrence.
- Assist in developing yearly PPM’s for inclusion in the Capital budget
- In conjunction with senior Maintenance personnel develop a yearly maintenance budget.
- Supply feedback on completed work, including failure analysis data, to the Maintenance Reliability Engineers
- Responsible for recruitment, development, training and counselling of underground electrical personnel whilst ensuring Underground Electricians are suitably qualified and trained to perform the work
- Carry out Task Hazard Analysis (THA) and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for electrical maintenance tasks as required.
- Abide by Workplace Management Procedures to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, visions and values, and MMG Code of Conduct.
Qualifications Skills and Competencies;
- Electrical Trade Qualification, High voltage ticket
- Instrumentation Experience or training
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a Team Leader/Supervisors Role, other than a trade background
- Demonstrable experience working in an Underground Mining Maintenance environment (desirable)
- High voltage switching, maintenance and DCS/PLC operation or maintenance experience
- Experience using SAP (desirable)
- AutoCAD electrical drafting
- Valid Drivers Licence
- Interpret technical drawings and documentation
- Ability to collaborate with maintenance professionals in pursuit of technical solutions
- Competent to monitor progress of delegation, assignments and activities
- A proven history with safe work practises, with the ability to identify and address unsafe practices and lead by example.
What we offer
At Rosebery, our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow. We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better. We offer;
- A safety-first culture
- A workplace that fosters diversity and inclusiveness, and supports our people with the systems, skills and behaviours required to live our values.
- Family friendly rosters
- Reward and Recognition Scheme
- Bonus' including short term incentive program
- Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing – Utilize a range of discount programs (health insurance, travel).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes free confidential counselling, wellbeing services.
- Relocation support
Who we are
MMG has a global presence, owning and developing copper, zinc and other base metals projects across Australia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Peru and Botswana.
Our aim is to create a workplace that encourages diversity and inclusion and supports our people to grow.
We are guided by our values; think safety first, respect each other, work together, do what we say, and we want to be better.
Headquartered in Melbourne, we are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx 1208) with an international shareholder base.
As a company, MMG strives for the best in safety, environmental protection, production standards and overall operational excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer who values and respects diversity. We recognise the unique value your contribution makes to the progress of our company and the communities in which we operate.
To know more about MMG please visit our webpage https://www.mmg.com/
If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role that empowers you to shape your work environment, we invite you to apply and join us in our pursuit of efficient and sustainable mining operations.
MMG Limited reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.
Advertised: Tasmania Standard Time
Applications close: Tasmania Standard Time
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