
I am writing to express my interest in the electrician position within the mining industry. I bring strong technical expertise and a commitment to safety in high-risk environments. My experience includes working across a variety of industries and mining sites such as Aeris Resources Cracow Gold Mine, Laminex Toolara, Graymont Lime Quarry, Swickers Abattoir, and Hyne Timber. I have conducted shift coverage, preventive and breakdown maintenance, high voltage switching (including underground), and fault-finding on critical
equipment. This broad background has given me the ability to adapt quickly, work independently, and ensure operational efficiency under pressure. I am eager to bring my skills and safety-first
approach to your team and contribute to reliable electrical operations on site. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience aligns with your requirements.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your
team. Kind regards, Tom Cross
- Performed shift coverage, electrical maintenance, and fault response.
- Conducted HV switching, occasionally underground.
- Ensured compliance with mine safety and electrical procedures.
-Cable tray and support systems
-IO panel wiring
-Field and MCC terminations and installations
-Instrument install and wiring.
-QA of all installations including generators, HV and LV motors, MCC,
field terminations
- Carried out electrical servicing on production lines and plant machinery.
- Field and MCC terminations and installations.
- Lots of experience on testing/replacing motors and field devices.
- Assisted in regular shutdowns of the plant.
- Supported reliability and efficiency improvements in a manufacturing environment.
- Maintained quarry and processing equipment including conveyors, crushers, and kilns.
- Conducted troubleshooting and repairs under time-sensitive conditions.
- Commenced and assisted in regular shutdowns of the plant.
- Lots of experience on testing/replacing motors and field devices.
Swickers – Pig Abattoir
- Provided electrical support for high-demand food processing operations.
- Covered shift positions and covered shutdowns.
- Ensured minimal downtime during critical production shifts.
- Completed electrical servicing, fault finding, and equipment upgrades in a sawmill environment.
- Lots of experience on testing/replacing motors and field devices.
- High voltage switching & distribution
- Electrical installation & maintenance
- Fault finding & diagnostics
- Preventive & breakdown maintenance
- Industrial automation & PLC familiarity
- Safety compliance & risk management
- Underground & surface mining exposure
- Team collaboration & shift coverage
- QLD Electrical Work Licence (Unrestricted)
- High Risk Work Licence – EWP
- High Voltage Switching Ticket
- White Card Construction
- Working at Heights
- LVR & CPR