Tradesperson - Auto Electrician

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Auto Electrician to join our Mobile Maintenance team, responsible for maintaining and optimising the performance of mining fleet equipment.

In this hands-on position, you will carry out planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, and fault diagnosis on a range of mobile plant equipment, ensuring assets remain safe, reliable, and available for production. You’ll work collaboratively with supervisors, planners, and fellow tradespeople to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with operational targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing preventative maintenance, servicing, and breakdown repairs on mobile mining equipment
• Conducting fault finding and diagnostics to minimise downtime
• Completing work orders, maintenance records, and shift handovers accurately
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with safety, environmental, and site compliance standards
• Supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
• Collaborating with the broader maintenance team to achieve availability and KPI targets

About You

You are a proactive and safety focused Auto Electrician with strong technical capability and a commitment to high quality workmanship. You thrive in a team environment and take pride in delivering reliable outcomes under pressure.

To be successful, you will have:

• A relevant Auto Electrical trade qualification
• Refrigerant Handling Compliance Training (in accordance with Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Regulations)
• At least 2 years’ experience in mobile equipment maintenance
• Experience working on mining equipment (highly regarded), with exposure to Caterpillar, Liebherr or Hitachi fleets advantageous
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• A demonstrated commitment to safety, compliance, and best practice
• The ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and maintain accurate records
• Solid communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork

Desirable (but not essential):

• High Risk Work Licence
• Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights, Confined Space, and First Aid certifications

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 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 Cowal

At Cowal, our substantial investment has led to a longer mine life as we have boldly reimagined our future to 2040. Located near West Wyalong in central New South Wales, Cowal is a residential site where we encourage our people to live nearby and enjoy the close-knit communities and lifestyles of the surrounding areas.

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), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, discounted health insurance, discounted gym membership. Bus transportation is provided to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift.

Evolution will support further education and professional development, including assistance with course costs (subject to a two‑year return‑of‑service commitment) and paid time off to attend relevant training.

This roster is a continuous 7/7 (7 days on, 7 days off, 7 nights on, 7 days off) and 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.

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. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and 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 Apply

To find out more about us and Cowal, click here: https://joinus.evolutionmining.com/