Working in a strategic Alliance with Thiess and Harmony, you will form part of a collaborative team, driven by shared objectives and values to deliver operational excellence at the Eva Copper Mine Project.
The Alliance will set new benchmarks for safe, sustainable and efficient copper development, supported by commitments to local employment and procurement, new-to-industry and Indigenous workforce development and meaningful engagement in the local community.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of defining, building and operating a major mining operation.
The Eva Copper Mine Project is located on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon People in North West Queensland, approximately 75 km north-west of Cloncurry and about 95 km north-east of Mount Isa.
The Project is an iron-oxide copper-gold resource featuring multiple open pits and is poised to become the largest greenfield copper mine in Queensland.
Learn more about the Eva Copper Mine Project.
Join us and hone your skills and develop new ones. Take on big challenges and grow, through mentorship, collaboration and empowerment.
While this role forms part of the Eva Copper Alliance, employment will be ongoing with Thiess, with recruitment and employment managed by Thiess.
About Thiess:
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 – is our legacy and has inspired our vision to harness the power of people and technology to drive sustainable change for more than 90 years.
Learn more about Our Vision, Purpose & Values.
At Thiess, 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 recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision: 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 about working at Thiess.
The opportunity:
Are you an experienced and motivated Auto Electrician with a passion for adventure? Thiess is seeking experienced and motivated Auto Electricians to join our high-performing team at the Eva Copper Mine Project, in the Cloncurry region of Queensland, Australia.
As a key member of the Eva Copper Alliance team, you’ll be responsible for supporting safe, efficient production across our fleet while working with a high-performing maintenance team.
Roster: 2:2 | Location: Eva Copper | Employment Type: Fulltime
As the Auto Electrician, you will:
- Perform the servicing, repair and maintenance of mobile mining equipment in accordance with Thiess servicing and maintenance procedures
- Complete general maintenance, breakdowns, services, and component change outs to a high regard
- Conduct required inspections to maximise equipment utilisation
- Provide high-quality installations including mountings, wiring and testing of equipment
About you:
To be successful in this role, you are required to have:
- Current Drivers Licence
- Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or equivalent
- Refrigerated handling license advantageous
- Post-trade experience working in the mining environment
- Experience in General Maintenance, Breakdowns, Component Change Outs and Servicing of Heavy Earth Moving Equipment
- Have a good work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement, be able to work as an individual within the maintenance team
What’s on offer:
At Thiess, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive — safely, confidently and with opportunities to grow.
- Permanent full-time positions
- Balanced lifestyle 2:2 roster
- Competitive remuneration on offer
- DIDO/BIBO options
- FIFO from Townsville or Brisbane - other points of hire may be considered
- Competitive salary package.
- Ongoing training & development opportunities.
- A strong safety-first culture across all operations, built on care, respect and accountability.
- Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
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 and the Eva Copper Alliance.
Please click the “apply” button below to apply for this role.
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.
Should you require assistance applying for this opportunity, please contact us at [email protected].
