Australia, Brisbane
Experience: Not applicable
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Mining
Closing: 13 September 2025

Introduction

Brunel has partnered with a leading underground mining operation in Central West NSW to find a skilled Underground Autonomous Vehicle Technician ready to work with some of the most advanced mining technology in the country.

If you have the skills to keep high-tech autonomous mining fleets at peak performance and want to shape the future of underground automation, this is your chance

About this role

FIFO from Brisbane or Sydney | 7/7 Roster | Long-Term Opportunity

You'll be hands-on with state-of-the-art autonomous loaders, trucks, and drills, ensuring their smooth operation, maintenance, and optimisation. Using your electrical, control systems, and automation know how, you'll keep production moving while working closely with OEM specialists and site teams to push technology to new limits.

Your Impact

  • Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot autonomous mining vehicles and systems

  • Carry out diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on electrical and control components

  • Support system upgrades, calibrations, and infrastructure improvements

  • Share your expertise by training and mentoring other maintenance personnel

  • Always put safety first, ensuring compliance with site and industry standards

Is this you?

  • Electrical or Auto Electrical trade qualification (or strong technical background)

  • Experience with autonomous or remote-operated mining equipment

  • Sandvik AutoMine experience highly regarded

  • Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to interpret complex schematics

  • A safety-first mindset and a collaborative approach

What we offer 

  • 7/7 day & night shift roster

  • FIFO from Brisbane or Sydney, or DIDO/residential options

  • Camp accommodation with meals provided

  • Competitive salary + benefits, plus real career development opportunities

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Ryan on 0458940185 or at r.connolly@brunel.net for a confidential chat

Do you have questions?

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Ryan Connolly

+61 7 3007 7607