Underground Electrician
Pajingo Operations | 7/7 Roster | CHARTERS TOWERS LOCAL PREFERRED - DIDO from Townsville Considered.
Join a team committed to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
About the Role
NQM Gold 2 is currently seeking a skilled and safety-focused Underground Electrician to join our Underground Maintenance team at our Pajingo operations. Reporting to the Underground Electrical Supervisor, this hands-on role is responsible for the maintenance, repairs, and installation of electrical infrastructure in an underground mining environment.
This is a permanent full-time position operating on a 7 days on / 7 days off roster – ideal for those looking to balance a rewarding career with lifestyle flexibility.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain and repair underground electrical infrastructure and equipment.
• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and breakdown repairs.
• Ensure all work is compliant with statutory and company standards.
• Fault finding and diagnostics on SCADA, HMI, and PLC systems.
• Support and supervise contractors as required.
• Identify and report hazards, contributing to continuous safety improvements.
• Promote a culture aligned with our values: We Care, Integrity, Commitment to Excellence, Leadership, and One Team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential:
• Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in underground maintenance electrical work.
• Strong understanding of high voltage switching and permitting systems.
• Experience with Sandvik and Epiroc underground drills.
• Proficiency with leaky feeder communications and telemetry systems.
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to work in a small, dynamic team.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and quality standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly Regarded:
• Exposure to SAP or other maintenance management systems.
• Previous mining or heavy industrial experience.
Why Join Us?
• 7/7 lifestyle roster – DIDO options available from Townsville.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Supportive team environment that values safety and personal growth.
• Opportunity to be part of an experienced crew that takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• A culture that fosters innovation, leadership, and continuous improvement.
Apply Now
If you're a motivated Underground Electrician looking for a new opportunity in a team that values safety, excellence, and integrity — we'd love to hear from you.