Mine Technical Officer

AGL

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Location: Traralgon, VIC
  • Experience: 3 to 5 years

Job Description

Join the change. Together, we’ll make history

As we ensure power continuity for over four million customers and transition to a more sustainable lifestyle, it’s a pivotal time at AGL. We are redefining how homes and businesses operate nationwide, and we invite you to be part of this evolution. This era will shape our future and your career as you collaborate with Australia’s leading talents. You will grow and learn in a cooperative, secure, and supportive atmosphere, contributing significantly to altering tomorrow’s landscape. Everyone at AGL is crucial in building a better energy future, and we encourage your participation.

About the role

An engaging opportunity is available for a Mine Technical Officer to become part of our Maintenance & Outages team at AGL Loy Yang Mine. The Mine Technical Officer position is a highly skilled role within a cooperative team, working closely with engineering, maintenance, and operations to achieve efficient outcomes. Operating on a 9-day fortnight schedule, you will be tasked with offering specialized technical assistance for mine electrical systems while also contributing to plant enhancements and new projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver technical maintenance support for the mine’s electrical control, monitoring, and protection systems.
  • Identify faults and apply corrective measures to restore plant operations.
  • Enhance the mine’s electrical control systems.
  • Offer 24-hour technical assistance to the electrical team and mine staff as part of an on-call roster.
  • Repair or substitute electronic spare parts.
  • Plan, scope, execute, and manage work for electrical projects related to plant upgrades and modifications.
  • Provide technical aid for investigating plant breakdowns and electrical incidents.

About You

You possess extensive experience in fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs across various electrical control, monitoring, and protection systems. You are a proactive individual with keen attention to detail, thriving in a fast-paced work setting. A strong communicator capable of interacting with multiple teams across the mine. Participation in an availability roster is required for this role.

What you bring to the table

  • An advanced (associate) diploma in engineering (electrical), E&I dual trade qualification, or an equivalent qualification in the electrical domain.
  • Experience in the electrical operation and maintenance of heavy mining machinery or other heavy industrial plants is highly valued.
  • Advanced technical expertise across a spectrum of electrical control, monitoring, and protection systems.
  • Proven experience in programming PLCs.
  • Demonstrated capability in conducting fault finding/diagnosis with minimal oversight.
  • Ability to interpret and evaluate technical data from various sources, including electrical schematics.
  • Competence in computer hardware, software installations, and networking.
  • Experience programming and troubleshooting VSDs is beneficial.
  • A valid Driver’s Licence.

Applications close on Tuesday 15 April 2025

Inclusion at AGL

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, encompassing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse persons, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is committed to fostering a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences. We provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those choosing not to disclose. Find out more at: www.agl.com.au/careers

AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer – we guarantee a response to every applicant. Our pre-employment screening involves a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if deemed necessary. Information supplied as part of your application will be managed according to the AGL Privacy Policy. AGL does not accept unsolicited agency submissions unless approved by the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted without such approval will not be reviewed.

Tagged as: 3 to 5 years

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AGL | Mine Technical Officer

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