Maintenance Technician: Electrical

When the lights stay on and production keeps rolling, you'll know you've done your job

Anglo American Steelmaking Coal

Steelmaking coal is an essential ingredient in blast-furnace steel manufacture, producing steel used for critical building and infrastructure around the world. In Australia, we operate five steelmaking coal mines in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, and have additional joint venture interests in steelmaking coal and manganese, as well as copper exploration projects underway in North West Queensland and Western Australia.

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician Electrical to join our high-performing Maintenance team at a leading underground coal operation in Queensland. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of electrical infrastructure and equipment that supports continuous mining operations.

Reporting to the Electrical Coordinator - Outbye, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems across the mine. Working closely with operations and maintenance personnel, you'll contribute to safe, efficient and reliable production through proactive electrical maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and fault-find electrical infrastructure and equipment.
• Conduct planned preventative maintenance and statutory inspections.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults to minimise downtime.
• Maintain, inspect and troubleshoot electrical equipment associated with gas drainage and gas monitoring systems.
• Conduct statutory testing and maintenance of methane monitoring systems, intrinsically safe equipment and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Support compliance with QLD Coal Mining legislation and electrical regulations.
• Ensure the reliability and integrity of gas monitoring, communications and control systems.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives and equipment upgrades.
• Complete maintenance records, statutory documentation and defect reporting accurately.
• Participate in audits, compliance inspections and continuous improvement activities relating to gas compliance.
• Participate in breakdown responses.

• You will have proven maintenance experience within an underground mine (coal preferred)
• Electrical Trade Qualified and licensed
• Experience delivering best practice electrical maintenance
• Demonstrated experience contributing to a team of professionals to deliver against set targets
• EEHA and HV competencies highly desirable

• Multiple full-time, permanent positions available at Aquila Mine, Middlemount QLD
• Employed under the Aquila Mine Operations Enterprise Agreement 2024
• Attractive 7 on, 7 off roster
• Camp and mess provided
• FIFO (Salary Sacrifice), DIDO or Residential (subsidised)
• Paid weekly
• Company supplied transportation from camp to Aquila Mine
• Gym membership perks
• Laundry service for underground clothing
• Anglo American company benefits

What we Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company - and we’re still growing all the time.

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity, and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources - diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel - our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Anglo American, we embrace change and promote an inclusive and diverse environment where you can bring your whole self to work, every day. We are adopting new approaches to recruitment, talent development, mentoring, parental leave, and flexible working to further support diversity across our business.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies - from drones to data analytics - that are helping to make mining safer.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

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CLOSING DATE

18 November 2026

Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to closing date - applications may also close before this date.

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