Tradesperson – Electrician Full Time

Who we are

We’re a bold team with a bright future; and we’re looking for people who want to be part of it.

Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We’re transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We’ve extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We’re transforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian gold mine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.

When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you’ll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who are there to support you.

What’s the opportunity?

Evolution are looking for an experienced Fixed Plant Electrical Tradesperson at our Cowal Gold Operation, you will be responsible for safely executing planned and breakdown maintenance across our processing plant and associated infrastructure. Working within a collaborative maintenance team, you will support equipment reliability through quality workmanship, fault finding, defect identification and continuous improvement initiatives.

Based at our Cowal Gold Operations your key responsibilities will be:

• Execute planned and breakdown electrical maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Perform fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance to maximise equipment reliability.
• Identify, report and rectify equipment defects and abnormal operating conditions.
• Support shutdowns, major maintenance activities and equipment commissioning.
• Maintain compliance with site safety standards, isolation procedures and electrical regulations.
• Provide accurate maintenance feedback and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to achieve safe and reliable plant performance.

Why Cowal Gold Operations?

At Cowal, our never-say-never attitude has led to mine life extension to 2042 as we have boldly reimagined our future. We took our operations there underground in just seven years. Today, you can work on the surface or underground. With open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers. Live nearby and enjoy the regional lifestyle and close-knit communities. The future here is bright; you could be part of it.  

What we offer you

We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here’s how we back that up:

• Relocation support
• Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
• Life insurance and income protection
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Employee share scheme – have a real stake in the company’s success
• Referral bonuses
• Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
• Recognition program
• Study assistance
• Discounted health insurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Attractive rosters
• Bus transportation to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift
• Flexible work options – we know flexibility looks different for everyone

Does this sound like you?

• Electrical Trade Qualification and unrestricted Electrical Licence.
• Experience in fixed plant, processing or heavy industrial maintenance.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and a commitment to safe work practices.
• The ability to work collaboratively and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Exposure to MCCs, VSDs, PLCs and instrumentation, with HV Switching, Hazardous Area or Instrumentation qualifications highly regarded.(Evolution will support Electricians in obtaining Certificate III Instrumentation)

Ready to create your career highlight with us?

As our name suggests, change and evolution are in our DNA. If you’d like to work with a team that turns challenges into opportunities and delivers on its bold ambitions, we want to hear from you.

Find out more about us at our Careers site.

Bold team. Bright future.