Superintendent - Underground Electrical Fixed Plant

From humble beginnings in 2010, 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 indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you'll have a bright future with us.

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 a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), short and long term bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, and allowances for DIDO and local employees.

This a residential role based in Cloncurry with a flexible roster (5/2 - 4/3 preferred). We offer relocation, a vehicle, housing and cover your utilities.

If you reside in Mount Isa, this role is also available on a flexible DIDO roster.

We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.

About the role

As the Superintendent - Underground Electrical Fixed Plant, you will report to the Manager - Maintenance and be accountable for the availability, reliability, and cost control of the electrical function to sustain infrastructure integrity and meet site-wide targets.

This role will also be appointed the PTCEW - Person in Charge of Electrical Work, for the mining area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic input for long-term capacity planning, technology integration, and maintenance management practices to optimize productivity of the electrical fixed plant function.
• Developing and implementing effective hazard identification, incident reporting, and mitigation strategies within the electrical maintenance functions.
• Leading and supporting a safety-focused culture to drive continuous improvement.
• Managing risks associated with plant and equipment procurement, ensuring compliance with site Health, Safety & Environmental standards.
• Fostering collaboration between maintenance and operational teams to enhance overall efficiency.
• Demonstrating leadership aligned with Evolution Mining's core values and promoting a positive work environment.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will be a technically proficient electrical engineering professional with substantial experience in underground mining or heavy industrial environments. You possess a deep understanding of electrical infrastructure systems, asset lifecycle management, and the integration of modern maintenance strategies to ensure operational continuity and compliance.

You will also bring:

• Demonstrated expertise in managing high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, including substations, switchgear, and underground distribution networks.
• Proven capability in developing and executing asset management plans aligned with ISO 55000 principles to optimise equipment reliability, availability, and cost-efficiency.
• Strong command of maintenance planning systems (e.g., SAP, Pronto, or similar CMMS), with the ability to analyse performance data, identify failure trends, and implement corrective actions.

You are adept at leading multi-disciplinary teams in high-risk environments, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, site standards, and engineering best practices. Your leadership is grounded in Evolution Mining’s values—Safety, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect—and you are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, technical excellence, and operational discipline. With a strategic mindset and hands-on experience, you are ready to drive the performance of Ernest Henry’s underground electrical fixed plant systems and support the mine’s long-term growth and transformation.

At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.

To find out more about us and our Ernest Henry Operation, click here: https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/

We thank you for taking the time to submit your application.