Auto Electrician – Tradesperson 1 (Mining Equipment)

About the role

The Auto Electrician (Tradesperson 1) is responsible for preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance of heavy mining equipment. The role focuses on daily inspections, accurate defect recording and ensuring equipment reliability to support uninterrupted production.

Key responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mining equipment according to work packages.
• Conduct daily and CCV inspections, record defects and support maintenance planning.
• Minimise emergency tasks by prioritising planned work and thorough inspections.
• Supervise daily task execution, ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with OEM standards.
• Maintain safety standards before, during and after tasks, and uphold good housekeeping.
• Prepare daily reports and handover information to the incoming shift supervisor.
• Participate in planning sessions to align maintenance activities with production needs.
• Contribute to cost control by avoiding trial‑and‑error fault finding.

Required profile

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in Auto‑Electrical Engineering.
• Certified Trade Test Grade 1 or Level 3 in Auto‑Electrical Engineering (VETA) or equivalent.
• 2‑5 years of experience working on heavy mining equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely, communicate effectively and support a collaborative team environment.

Required skills

• Auto‑electrical engineering expertise.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting using electronic diagnostic tools.
• Computer literacy.
• Safety hazard identification and risk assessment.