Automation Technician
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Posted
June 17, 2026
About the role
We are seeking a hands-on Automation Technician to join a high-performing team supporting underground mining operations at Ernest Henry.
This is not a purely IT or trade role, it sits at the intersection of automation, networks, and heavy equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and optimisation of autonomous and semi-autonomous mining systems, supporting a fleet of underground loaders and associated control systems.
Working across both field and control environments, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring systems remain operational, troubleshooting issues in real time, and keeping production moving.
Some key responsibilities include: