Automation Technician
About the role
We are seeking a hands-on Automation Technician to join a high-performing team supporting underground mining operations at Ernest Henry.
This is not a purely IT or trade role, it sits at the intersection of automation, networks, and heavy equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and optimisation of autonomous and semi-autonomous mining systems, supporting a fleet of underground loaders and associated control systems.
Working across both field and control environments, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring systems remain operational, troubleshooting issues in real time, and keeping production moving.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Troubleshoot and maintain underground automation systems (e.g. Sandvik AutoMine, fleet management systems)
- Diagnose faults across hardware, software, network, and operational systems
- Maintain and support underground Wi-Fi / communications infrastructure
- Install and commission automation equipment and infrastructure
- Monitor system performance including telemetry, video feeds and machine health
- Support autonomous operations from surface control systems when required
- Work closely with Mining, Maintenance and IT teams to support production outcomes
- Contribute to optimisation and continuous improvement of automation performance.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is practical, adaptable and solutions-focused, with a genuine interest in automation technology.
You may come from a range of backgrounds, including:
- Auto Electrician (with mining experience)
- Underground Communications / Network Technician
- Electrician with automation exposure
- Automation / Mechatronics Technician
- Radio or telecommunications technician with strong hands-on skills.
Some key qualities we’d like to see:
- Trade or degree qualification in electrical, automation, mechatronics, IT/networking or similar
- Experience in mining, heavy industry or industrial environments
- Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
- Understanding of networks (Wi-Fi, TCP/IP) and/or control systems
- Ability to work hands-on with equipment in the field
- Proven ability to work under pressure in production-critical environments.
Experience with automation platforms such as Sandvik AutoMine, Epiroc Mobius or CAT Command is highly regarded.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being on the tools, solving problems, and working across multiple technologies.
If you’re looking to step into a role where you can make a real impact on both production and emerging automation capability, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company.
At Ernest Henry
At Ernest Henry, our mine life extension to 2040 and a doubling of ore reserves offers more operational diversity on site, and a bright future for our people and the community.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), quarterly bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition programs, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.
At Ernest Henry, you can choose what suits your priorities. Work an attractive fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) roster from Brisbane, Townsville or Cairns or a drive-in/drive-out (DIDO) roster and take advantage of our top-class camp, or live local in the close-knit community of Cloncurry and be home every night.
This roster is 8/6 and is a 12-hour day.
We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.
To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here.