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HV Electrician - Mt Thorley

Thiess
Department:Manufacturing
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Newcastle
Location:Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Experience:Entry level
Estimated Salary:A$90,000 - A$130,000
Skills:
HV ELECTRICIANMININGHEAVY EARTH MOVINGLIEBHERRCATERPILLARKOMATSUFLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSCERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCYCERTIFICATE II ELECTROTECHNOLOGYMAINTENANCEDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLESHOOTING
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Job Description

Posted on: May 1, 2026

Make your mark with Thiess Everyday, all around the world, Thiess supports and celebrates our people. We recognise talent and reward hard work. Join us. Hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.   Thiess is the place to make things happen.   About The Role Thiess are seeking Field Service Mechanics and Electricians to support the needs of our client’s requiring maintenance of their fleets, as well as Thiess sites based in the Hunter region. With a variety of rosters and competitive salaries available to best suit your family and lifestyle. Successful applicants will be able to work in a variety of industries depending on experience and willingness to rotate through different work environments. In these roles, you will:

  • Perform the servicing, repair and maintenance of large-scale mobile mining equipment including Caterpillar, Liebherr, Komatsu and more
  • Mobilisation and demobilisation of equipment from sites
  • Source technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins, OEM and computer-based systems
  • Ensure good housekeeping standards are always maintained.
  • Carry out and assist with work order management
  • Work semi-autonomously when required
  • Be an addition to a highly motivated and driven team

About You To be successful in this role you are required to have:

  • Proven experience as a Fitter or Electrician
  • Post-trade experience working in the Mining or Heavy Earth Moving industry
  • Relevant Certificate of Proficiency issued by Training NSW
  • Certificate II Electrotechnology is desirable or experience with Fleet Management Systems
  • Experience in general maintenance, breakdowns, component changeouts, servicing and diagnostic trouble shooting of Heavy Earthmoving equipment
  • Demonstrated experience with Liebherr, Caterpillar, Komatsu large earthmoving equipment is preferred
  • OEM experience desirable
  • Current drivers license
  • Valid Australian Citizenship or visa

What Thiess Can Do For You

  • Permanent full-time positions available
  • Attractive Hourly Rate
  • Variety of roster options and regular available overtime
  • Providing targeted training, career pathways, development and exposure to help you grow and get you where you want to be
  • Service vehicle provided
  • Salary sacrifice options – Novated leasing  
  • Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products
  • Provide you with a collaborative work environment where your input is wanted, where you can make a difference and invest in your own development

About Us Thiess works with clients in Australia, Asia and the Americas in the dynamic field of open-cut and underground mining.  The pioneering spirit of our founders – the legendary Thiess brothers and their families is our legacy, and inspires our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change.  At Thiess, you will have the opportunity to play a part in the global energy transition. We are growing our commodities portfolio to include metals and minerals critical to the energy transition, and developing services to enable sustainable mining.  We’re creating a culture of curiosity, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning – supporting our people to contribute to Thiess’ success and continued growth in sustainable mining.  We’ll support you to hone your skills and develop new ones, take on challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment. We offer our people ongoing technical training and development opportunities so they can reach their full potential. We also invest in the workforce of the future, with a range of programs for people starting their careers.  We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to enable our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.  Learn more http://thiess.com/makeyourmark  Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at hiring@thiess.com How To Apply This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess. Thiess follows a Pre-Employment Process for all successful applicants, which includes two employment references, a National Police Check and a medical assessment. These checks are essential to your application, and your recruiter will support you through the process. To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or the link below.

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