Job Opportunities in Australia

What this Role Offers

• Work diversity because you will be exposed to both new and original systems of plant and infrastructure.
• Opportunities to receive additional training and development to further enhance your skills.

About the Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Electrical Supervisor and work on a 2:2 roster (day and night shift). Your focus will be on maintaining fixed plant to ensure reliable operations in line with operational targets, statutory regulations, and company standards.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and instrumentation, including calibration, troubleshooting, and diagnosing issues.
• Conducting preventive maintenance routines to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with company and statutory standards.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Documenting maintenance activities, equipment status, and work orders accurately in the maintenance management system (Pronto).
• Collaborating with other teams to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Complying with all safety standards, procedures, and processes while demonstrating exemplary behaviour.

About You

Our preferred candidate will have solid experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, including expertise in failure analysis and fault-finding, ideally with fixed plant processing systems in the mining industry.

Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

• A Grade Electrical Worker's Licence (WA).
• Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation.
• Certificate in High Voltage Switching Operations.
• First aid certificate including Low Voltage Rescue and CPR.
• C Class Driver’s Licence (manual).
• High voltage switching and maintenance experience.
• Proficient in using computerised maintenance management systems such Pronto or SAP.

About 29Metals and Golden Grove

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company that produces copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. We are headquartered in Melbourne, with support offices located in Perth and Brisbane.

We have two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, as well as a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and exploration project in Redhill, Chile.

Golden Grove is a high-grade copper, zinc, and precious metals underground mining operation, located just a 1-hour flight from Perth or Geraldton. It has a life expectancy of over 10 years with significant potential for mine-life extension, supported by modern infrastructure. The camp is well-established, providing good rooms, amenities, award winning food, and 5G communications.

Next Steps

Empower your future with us; apply now.

Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.