MineGem Technician / Auto Electrician
Job no: 502748
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.
MMG Rosebery has an office in Burnie (Tasmania), giving employees the flexibility to work from there when they are not required onsite.
MineGem Technician
We currently have a great career opportunity available for an experienced MineGem Technician / Auto Electrician, reporting to the MineGem Coordinator to join our team at Rosebery in Tasmania.
The MineGem/ Command System is a Caterpillar OEM remote control platform which MMG Rosebery utilises to operate remote loaders throughout the mine. This role supports the MineGem Coordinator to install, test and maintain the MineGem/Command system as the business requires.
This role is offered on a 7 on / 7 off roster day shift roster, residential in Rosebery or DIDO from other locations within Tasmania.
Key Accountabilities
- Maintain surface control room and all bunkers used underground to a high standard and assist in the development and continual improvement of the system.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with the OEM to provide lines of technical support and assist the OEM with system improvements and upgrades.
- Set up and test remote sites as required.
- Provide a high level of fault-finding ability on remote and loader systems.
- Assist the Coordinator to manage parts and spares to a high level.
- Provide maintenance in accordance with the mines maintenance system on the remote system and loaders
- Provide Auto Electrical Support to the Mine as required
- Adherence at all times to the MMG Code of Conduct. The code provides standards for appropriate ethical and professional behaviour. It is based on MMG’s values of Safety, Integrity, Action and Results which form the basis of, and underpin all of MMG’s business relationships.
Qualifications & Competencies
To be successful, you will have an unwavering commitment to safe work practices, a team player with a strong motivation and passion to be part of our mining family at Rosebery.
- Trade qualification in Auto Electrical or Equivalent
- Working at Heights & IT Loader Ticket (desirable)
- High level of technical expertise in setting up new sites and testing machines e.g. steer tunes and fault diagnosis / repairs to machines and infrastructure.
- Ability to work closely with the maintenance and operations team and assist to maintain a high level of availability with the remote system with all loaders in our fleet.
- Good knowledge of digital and Industrial Network Systems as well as ability to work in a computerised environment
- Underground mining experience (desirable) or experience within heavy industry
- Experience with Mining Remote Control Systems (highly desirable)
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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