Leading Hand Shaft Electrician

Leading Hand Shaft Electrician | Redpath Mining | Appin | 15/13 Roster | Full-Time Permanent Role

At Redpath, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture built on safety, respect, integrity, and continuous improvement. We believe that every employee has a role to play in creating a healthy and safe workplace, and we invest in developing our people through ongoing training, support, and career development opportunities.

About the Role

As a Leading Hand Shaft Electrician, you will provide hands on supervision of the electrical maintenance and repair of shaft sinking infrastructure, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of electrical, control, and communications systems on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong commitment to safety and ensure compliance with all safety and operational procedures in confined and vertical shaft environments.
• Lead and supervise the electrical crew, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate daily activities, allocate tasks, and provide direction to the team in the absence of the Supervisor.
• Mentor and support electricians, apprentices, and trades assistants, promoting safe work practices and ongoing skill development.
• Perform routine, preventative, and breakdown maintenance on powered winding systems and shaft related electrical infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to control circuits, variable speed drives, and communication networks.
• Monitor and optimise hoisting system performance through SCADA and control system diagnostics.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of EEHA equipment in an underground coal mining environment
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, pre-start checks, and safety observations to ensure compliance with statutory and site requirements.
• Complete shift reports and ensure all electrical work is performed in accordance with relevant procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements.

About You:

• Australian citizenship or PR.
• Extensive experience in electrical installation and maintenance within the mining industry.
• Current Electrical Licence, Switchboard Rescue, CPR & LVR/EAR certifications.
• Current Working at Heights certification.
• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding, and diagnostic skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and coordinate work to meet operational targets.

Why Join Redpath?

This is a full time, long-term opportunity with excellent job security benefits:

• Income protection insurance is available for salary employees
• Even time roster for true work life balance
• Competitive hourly rates + super paid on all hours
• Ongoing training & OEM accredited trade courses
• Clear career progression pathways
• PPE provided
• Salary Sacrifice options for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA
• Prescription safety glasses reimbursement (up to $220)
• Employee Assistance Program - 4 free sessions annually for you and your family
• Redzone Reward Program - discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• Service Milestone Bonuses: Receive $3,000 after 5 years, $10,000 after 10 years, $15,000 after 15 years, and $20,000 after 20 years of service