JTMEC

WORLD-CLASS MINING AND INDUSTRIAL POWER SOLUTIONS

P OW E R I N G U P SINCE 2005 Providing world-class mining and industrial power solutions across Australasia, JTMEC offers solutions for all of the industry’s electrical needs. Scott Bell, Managing Director, enlightens us with more electrifying details Writer: Lauren Kania | Project Manager: Eddie Clinton

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aving started from humble origins 20 years ago in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia (WA) with nothing more than a passion for making a difference in the mining and electrical industries and a determination to rise to the top, JTMEC has proudly become a one-stop solution for every electrical need.

“We are a full-service electrical contractor and manufacturer specialising in providing services and products to the construction, mining, 2 | APAC Outlook Issue 75

tunnelling, and renewables markets,” introduces Scott Bell, Managing Director.

“JTMEC manufactures electrical products from substations and distribution boards right through to new product lines, including underground-compliant light vehicle and heavy machinery chargers.”

As a leading electrical contracting company specialising in turnkey electrical services and products, the company is on a mission to become the leading provider across Australia

and the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

It aims to accomplish this through sustainable growth with a focus on quality outputs, investment in local talent, and diversification of services and products.

The company employs approximately 250 staff members across the country. It also has strategically positioned offices in all major mining hubs in Australia in order to provide a consistent, local service no matter where operations may occur.

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Currently, Bell views the industry as one filled with vast potential.

“I think there is a very positive feeling in mining at the moment, and companies like JTMEC are at the forefront of that positivity,” he expands.

This favourable position is also due in part to the company’s acquisition in 2022 by Epiroc Electrification Solutions (Epiroc) – a leading productivity and sustainability partner for the mining and infrastructure industries in Australia and globally.

“By being a part of Epiroc, we can see that the mining industry in Australia will prove to be a growing market in the years to come.”

CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR CAREER IN MINING AND WHAT DREW YOU TO SUCH A PIVOTAL INDUSTRY? Scott Bell, Managing Director: “I began in the construction and demolition industry in the early 1990s, working my way through the ranks to operations management roles. After that, I was attracted to mining due to the focus it had on safety and family-

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friendly rosters.

JTMEC has worked hard over the course of its history to differentiate itself from the competition.

Specifically, it does so through its onestop solution for electrical services, where it offers everything from engineering to specialist high-voltage services.

Additionally, the company has proven its industry-leading performance time and again, having continually worked for some of the largest businesses in the world.

“We don’t run the same model as others who have people come in for projects and then let them go at the end. We have always looked to retain good talent and leverage it in the market,” explains Bell.

“We aim for a full-service, endto-end offering, and with the ability to leverage different arms of the business, we can provide this to our clients.”

To bolster these services and products, JTMEC has the backing of Epiroc, which gives it the support and scale to undertake projects of any size or complexity.

Equally, the company is working to fulfil its mission of becoming a leading industry provider by offering a variety of services, including general surface,

“I started in safety and training as

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that was my passion back then.

When the opportunity arose, I transitioned into site management at Cadia Valley Operations for PYBAR Mining Services when the Cadia East mine was initially developed, where we had over 475 employees on site.

“I worked for Downer on a couple of occasions, which included a three-year stint in Papua New Guinea looking after multiple contracts. It was great to see how other countries mined and the difficulties they experienced. I was brought to JTMEC by the owners with a remit to grow and sell the business. I have been back at the company for five years now and have really enjoyed the challenge of building and developing our business to where it is now.”

high-voltage installations, processing plants, and underground services.

“We focus on specialist work scopes and aim to do this well. Within this context, we are aiming to become a household name in the Australian market and wider APAC region and have expanded operations and supply into a number of other countries,” details Bell.

Furthermore, JTMEC prioritises its values of safety, people, quality, respect, and commitment, ensuring these are present in the everyday working environment.

Above all, the company values its people as they are the most important part of the business and why it has ultimately found continued growth and success over the years.

“Everything else flows from keeping our people safe and ensuring we undertake work in a safe manner,” impassions Bell.

“Through good people, we have built and continue to build our reputation as a leading provider of electrical services and products in the industry.”

ONE-STOP SOLUTION As a trusted electrical provider to businesses and government organisations across Australia, JTMEC has built a strong reputation for delivering a high standard of services that are on time and within budget.

This hard-earned reputation can be directly seen through the company’s recent projects, such as the successfully completed high-voltage installation scope for the Rozelle Interchange project in Sydney.

“This was one of the major infrastructure projects in the city, linking all the new road and tunnel upgrades,” informs Bell.

“ W E A I M F O R A F U L L - S E R V I C E , E N D -T O - E N D O F F E R I N G , A N D W I T H T H E A B I L I T Y TO L E V E R AG E D I F F E R E N T A R M S O F T H E B U S I N E SS , W E C A N P R OV I D E T H I S TO O U R C L I E N TS ” – S COT T B E L L , M A N AG I N G D I R E C TO R , J T M E C

“We have now been engaged to provide the high-voltage installation scope by ACCIONA for the Western Harbour Tunnel project, a 6.5-kilometre (km) twin tunnel running from Cammeray to Rozelle passing underneath Sydney Harbour.”

JTMEC has also completed the high-voltage reticulation infrastructure design, supply, and installation package for Gamuda Australia on the Sydney Metro West

– Western Tunnelling Package, a 24km twin tunnel metro railway project.

Finally, the company is supporting parent company Epiroc in one of its largest supply deals to date with Fortescue Metals, estimated at AUD$350 million for the supply of autonomous electric platform and contour drills.

In parallel with the projects JTMEC is undertaking to expand its portfolio, the company is building a new facility in Perth to further extend its industry

footprint.

“Although the company has now progressed into other sectors as we have grown, the business was built off the mining industry, and we have a particular focus on expanding this in WA,” insights Bell.

The introduction of this new facility allows JTMEC to have a base from which it will provide manufactured products, such as its MineCharger and MineStarter, to the market.

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JTMEC DIVISIONS • Projects • Electrical maintenance

“ T H R O U G H G O O D P E O P L E , W E H AV E B U I LT A N D C O N T I N U E T O B U I L D O U R R E P R E S E N TAT I O N A S A L E A D I N G P R OV I D E R O F E L E C T R I C A L S E RV I C E S AND PRODUCTS IN THE INDUSTRY” – S COT T B E L L , M A N AG I N G D I R E C TO R , J T M E C

• Submersible pump sales and repairs • Cable supply and repair services • Manufacturing • Engineering and design services • High-voltage services • Battery energy storage solutions • Epiroc Electrification Solutions

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ILLUMINATING THE FUTURE Crucial to JTMEC’s seamless and structured services are the partner and supplier relationships it maintains.

“The supply chain has and will always be one of the most critical parts of our business. We work directly with suppliers but also engage through Epiroc for large or complex orders,” specifies Bell.

The company has preferred supplier agreements for all of its top suppliers, ensuring it always gets the best deals possible.

In parallel, JTMEC recognises that its people are the most important aspect of the business, allowing it to find significant success over the past three decades.

“As a business, we have always permitted our people to have the freedom to share their ideas and looked to promote them based on ability rather than other metrics.

We are invested in the ideas our company has, and the development of our MineStarter and MineCharger is a great example of this approach,” expands Bell.

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Furthermore, the company values its people’s uniqueness, abilities, and passions, prioritising nurturing existing talents whilst building on new ones.

It encourages honest communication at all levels and rewards its people for the many contributions they make.

Ultimately, JTMEC is proud of its

reputation and does everything in its power to manufacture quality goods and deliver superior services to its clients.

Looking ahead, the company is seeking to continually promote an environment where it identifies, implements, and rewards opportunities to improve.

“We also see a large focus

in WA for mining growth, with further development in New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Southern Australia, and Victoria for infrastructure and product growth,” concludes Bell.

“We will be pushing ventilation in mining and tunnelling into our product supply portfolio, so watch this space!”

Tel: 1300 058632

www.jtmec.com.au

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Tel: 1300 058632 www.jtmec.com.au

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