Auto Electrician - QCoal

  • 932369
  • Australia - Bowen, QLD
  • Permanent Full Time
  • Closing on: 24 Sep 2026
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Make your mark with Thiess  

Every day, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward transparency. We champion diversity and embrace change.

Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration, and empowerment.

Thiess is the place to make things happen.

We are seeking experienced Auto Electrician looking for a permanent opportunity to join our dynamic maintenance team in Collinsville.

Our teams deliver mining excellence, with uncompromising safety and environmental standards and we’re looking forward to continuing our long-term relationships across our mine sites.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive annual income
  • Great team culture
  • Even time roster of 7/7-12hr days/nights on offer to provide a balanced lifestyle.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
  • A commitment to a positive safety culture
  • BIBO options from Townsville 
  • Camp accommodation and meals provided

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Candidates must hold a relevant trade certificate
  • Post-trade experience working in the mining and heavy earth moving industry, or hydraulic excavator industry essential.
  • Alignment to our principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation & Deliver
  • Current Standard 11, a current open drivers’ licence and relevant coal mining certifications
  • Work safely and comply with the Site Safety Health and Management System

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Auto Electrician -

  • Perform the servicing, repair and maintenance of mobile mining equipment in accordance with Thiess servicing and maintenance procedures
  • Complete general maintenance, breakdowns, services, and component change outs to a high regard
  • Conduct required inspections to maximise equipment utilisation
  • Provide high-quality installations including mountings, wiring and testing of equipment

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

  • Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent
  • Refrigerated handling license advantageous
  • Post-trade experience working in the mining and heavy earth moving industry, or hydraulic excavator industry.
  • Experience in general service, maintenance, breakdowns, component change outs and proper diagnostics, Computer system JDE, OEM computer-based systems, Cat, Cummins, Hitachi and Liebherr.

ABOUT US

To find out more about our company, visit the following links; 

Our History 
Our Vision, purpose, values 
Our Projects 
Sustainability 
& MORE

HOW TO APPLY

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or the link below.

Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process.

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