Electrical Specialist
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 Northparkes
At Northparkes, we are known for having innovative, technical and collaborative people. The operations include block caving, sub-level caving and open pit and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, STIP, employee share scheme, referral bonuses, recognition program, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.
The roster is a 9-day fortnight | 38-hour week
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
Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer, the Electrical Specialist will provide technical support to the Reliability, Operations, and Maintenance teams. This two-year secondment is a hands-on role focused on maintaining compliance, updating electrical drawings, and supporting electrical reliability initiatives across site. You will work closely with senior engineers, gaining exposure to investigations, control systems, and power modelling, while playing a key part in ensuring safe and reliable operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Verifying in-field installations against electrical drawings and updating as required
- Redlining, marking up, and managing electrical drawing changes through formal processes
- Supporting electrical statutory compliance and reliability initiatives
- Assisting senior engineers with investigations, monitoring, and data gathering
- Contributing to the maintenance of the Site Power Model and other electrical systems
- Collaborating with operations, maintenance, and reliability teams to drive improvements
About you
The ideal candidate will hold an Electrical Trade Certificate or Electrical Engineering degree, along with a current driver’s licence and Low Voltage Rescue/CPR qualifications. You will bring practical experience in mining or heavy industry, with strong knowledge of electrical protection systems, reticulation (HV/LV), industrial schematics, and control systems.
You are detail-focused, proactive, and able to work with autonomy while engaging effectively with teams across site. With a strong interest in electrical reliability and compliance, you are ready to take on a role with clear deliverables and strong development potential.
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.
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