BTP forms part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company, and is one of Australia’s largest suppliers of new and used parts and equipment for hire and sale. BTP has supported the mining, earth-moving, and construction industries for over 30 years. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.
Auto Electricians – QLD Site Opportunities
Multiple Roles | 7/7 Roster | FIFO, DIDO & BIBO Options | Strong Rates
Start here, go anywhere with BTP.
BTP is currently seeking experienced Auto Electricians to join our skilled and supportive teams across a number of project sites throughout Queensland.
With multiple opportunities available, this is a great time to join a business with strong growth across the Eastern states, a solid pipeline of work and genuine opportunities to develop your career.
Reporting to the Shift Leading Hand, you will bring your experience in the maintenance, diagnostics and repair of heavy mobile mining equipment electrical and air-conditioning systems across both field and workshop environments.
About the Role
As an Auto Electrician with BTP, you will play a key role in keeping our mobile fleet operating safely, reliably and efficiently.
You will carry out electrical and air-conditioning maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and overhauls on a range of heavy mobile plant and equipment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical fault finding, takes pride in quality workmanship and wants to be part of a team that values safety, reliability and performance.
These roles offer an even-time 7/7 roster, with flexible site access options including FIFO or from Brisbane, Townsville and Cairns, as well as DIDO or BIBO options from Mackay.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Diagnose, repair and maintain electrical and air-conditioning systems on heavy mobile mining equipment.
- Complete maintenance and repairs across field and workshop environments.
- Work on Caterpillar equipment, with exposure to other heavy mobile plant highly regarded.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics to support accurate fault finding and repairs.
- Carry out repairs in line with OEM, legislative and site requirements.
- Use CAT SIS and ET systems to support diagnostics and machine performance.
- Complete parts requisitions, daily timesheets, job documentation and repair records to a high standard.
- Conduct pre-starts, risk assessments, Check Mates and JHAs as required.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.
- Support a positive safety culture by following BTP procedures, policies and critical risk standards.
- Mentor and support apprentices or trainees where required.
About You
You are an experienced Auto Electrician who knows your way around complex electrical and air-conditioning systems. You enjoy a challenge, take pride in getting the job done properly and understand the importance of reliable equipment to site operations.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Australian recognised Auto Electrical Trade Certificate.
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Handling Licence.
- Previous experience in an Auto Electrician role within mining, heavy equipment, mobile plant or a similar environment.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability.
- Sound knowledge of electrical and air-conditioning systems.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
- Understanding of statutory and legislative requirements relating to AC systems and maintenance.
- Experience using CAT SIS and ET systems.
- Coal Board Medical and Standard 11, or ability to obtain where required.
- Working at Heights and Confined Space highly regarded.
- Dogging licence highly regarded.
- HR driver’s licence highly regarded.
- Forklift, EWP or CN licences also highly regarded.
Most importantly, you will bring a safety-first mindset, strong attention to detail and a team-focused attitude.
Why Work for BTP?
At BTP, you are not just joining another site crew. You are joining a business with a strong pipeline of work, multiple QLD project opportunities and a team that understands the value of skilled tradespeople who keep heavy equipment moving.
We know lifestyle, earning potential and career stability matter. That is why these roles are designed to give you a strong balance between site life and home life, with an even-time roster, competitive rates and flexible travel options across Queensland.
With BTP, you will receive:
- Multiple QLD site opportunities, giving you the chance to work across established mining projects.
- BIBO and DIDO options from Mackay, providing greater flexibility for local and regional candidates.
- Industry competitive rates that recognise your trade, experience and capability.
- Even-time 7/7 roster, giving you real time back at home.
- Referral bonus of up to $8K, so you can bring a mate with you into eligible roles.
- 6 weeks of annual leave, inclusive of 20% leave loading.
- Long Service Leave through the Coal Long Service Leave Scheme.
- 3 weeks of personal leave.
- Paid meal breaks.
- Superannuation paid on all hours worked.
- Access to the Perks of BTP, including retail discounts, wellbeing support, novated leasing, health insurance discounts, paid parental leave, study assistance, and travel and accommodation benefits.
If you are looking for a role where your skills are valued, your lifestyle is supported and your career has room to move, this is your opportunity to grow with BTP.
Click Apply to start your journey and join the BTP team today.
Start here, go anywhere with BTP.
We are guided by our Group principles: no shortcuts, never wasteful, walk in their shoes, smarter together and enable tomorrow.
BTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strive to create an inclusive environment for all. Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
