Electrical Maintenance Technician

Date: 17 Jun 2025

Location: Groote Eylandt, NT, AU, 0885

Company: South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

 

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

 

 

ABOUT GEMCO

 

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open-cut mine that is accountable for over 20% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

 

 

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

 

  • 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers
  • The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
  • Options for additional superannuation contributions 
  • Education assistance up to $8000 per year

 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

 

This role is a Permanent position on a 7:7 rotating day and nightshift roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

 

As the Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for executing maintenance on HV & LV systems across fixed plant, mobile generation, and non-process infrastructure, ensuring safety & technical compliance.

 

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to: 

 

  • Perform maintenance, installation & commissioning of:
    • HV and LV supply, transmission and distribution networks
    • Fixed plant, mobile generation and non-process infrastructure
    • Domestic and commercial installations
  • Analyse and solve electrical faults & conduct repairs
  • Support business improvement initiatives
  • Assist with apprentice training & development

 

 

ABOUT YOU 

 

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

 

  • Prior experience in Electrical maintenance, ideally in the mining industry
  • Siemens PLC systems
  • HV switching operations
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

 

Qualifications for this position are: 

 

  • Trade Certificate – Electrical (Electrical Fitter Mechanic)
  • NT ‘A’ Grade Electrical Workers Licence
  • C Class Drivers License
  • Trade Certificate – Instrumentation (desirable)
  • HV switching competencies (desirable)
  • EWP and Working at Heights (desirable)

 

 

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

This job advert will close on Tuesday 1st July 2025.