AUMS is part of the Perenti group of companies and is a specialist underground contract mining services business operating across Africa. The business combines a world class workforce with an extensive fleet of specialist underground mining equipment.
Take your underground mining career global with African Underground Mining Services AUMS. Join a high-performing team on a long-term international assignment, offering excellent pay, FIFO lifestyle, and the opportunity to work on a major West African gold operation.
We are actively seeking experienced Electrical Foreman to join us in our African Operations on a 6 week on, 4 weeks off roster at our newly appointed Project in Senegal, West Africa.
The ideal candidate will come with the following experience & knowledge.
- Minimum 10 years as an Underground electrician
- Minimum 5 years as an Underground electrical Foreman.
- Sound knowledge of Australian standards relevant to underground mining electrical systems
- Sound knowledge of maintaining electrical management systems
- Solid understanding of WHS requirements
- Sound computer skills
This position is a hands-on role and responsible in ensuring the effective transfer of skills and knowledge to National electrical personnel in HV preventative, scheduled and breakdown maintenance at the mine site, with all work performed in a safe and efficient manner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the site leadership teams in the effective implementation of AUMS safety systems and initiatives to improve safety performance, as they pertain to the electrical function.
- Review working areas of sites and ensure compliance with all relevant Acts and Regulations, Barminco’s and our client’s policies, procedures, work instructions and standards.
- Ensure visual leadership interactions are undertaken.
- Support site electrical teams with planning.
- Liaise with site Project Management and Electrical Manager for any non-compliance and/or safety issues relating to site electrical concerns.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to site team members.
Education, Qualifications and Training:
- Electrical Trade certificate
- Unrestricted electrical license
- Electrical Nominee qualifications
- High Voltage operations certificate
- First Aid qualifications
Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee in line with AUMS values and ‘can do’ attitude, and will be rewarded with a highly competitive, and targeted remuneration package.
Recruitment Process
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Senegalese candidates. If you are a Senegalese national and your application is successful, you will be employed under national employment conditions; FIFO conditions will therefore not apply. We encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about contributing to our team.
A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site-specific clearances. A National Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at time of interview. Please be aware that an Array of Vaccinations are required when working in Africa. If you are interested in being a part of a world class operation that has an exciting future, then we want to hear from you.
NB: Only successful candidates will be contacted.
