Specialist Electrical Solutions for Underground Mining and Beyond
Overview
SMEC Power & Technology is a leading Australian manufacturer of specialised electrical products and services for the mining, oil and gas, construction, and utilities and infrastructure sectors. Established in 2004 as Southern Mining Electrical Contractors, SMEC has grown into one of Australia’s premium providers of power solutions, supplying projects in 21 countries across four continents, serving more than 220 sites globally, with more than 100,000 units sold. Acquired in March 2026, SMEC brings a dominant position in underground mining electrical infrastructure and an established international export channel, opening new growth vectors for the Mayfield Group. Operating from its manufacturing facility in Bibra Lake, Western Australia, with service operations in Kalgoorlie through its Goldfields Rewinds partner business, SMEC is led by founder and Managing Director Martin Law.
Core Capabilities
Underground Mining Solutions:
Purpose-built power and electrical systems for underground mining environments, including 1000V Variable Speed Drives (VSD), substations, starter panels and accessories. SMEC is a market leader in underground mining, servicing 85% of the top 20 WA gold producers.
Surface Mining Solutions:
A comprehensive suite of electrical products tailored to meet demanding surface mining requirements, including substations, motor control centres, motor starters and RFID tracking systems.
Utilities and Infrastructure:
Electrical infrastructure for utility and infrastructure applications, including substations, motor control centres, motor starter panels and main switchboards.
Non-Process Infrastructure:
Complete electrical infrastructure for NPI projects, from initial site setup to fully operational facilities, including substations, motor control centres and stand-alone power systems.
Engineering, High Voltage and Site Services:
Qualified electrical and mechanical engineers ensuring design and implementation to the highest standards, supported by high voltage services, asset life extension, electrical auditing, machinery rebuild, labour hire and a dedicated procurement division.
Markets Served
Mining:
Underground and surface mining operations across Australia and internationally, providing specialised electrical infrastructure for the extraction of gold, critical minerals and base metals.
Oil and Gas:
Electrical products and services supporting oil and gas operations, including power distribution, motor control and site electrical infrastructure.
Construction:
Electrical infrastructure solutions for construction projects, providing end-to-end capability from engineering and design through to installation and commissioning.
Utilities and Infrastructure:
Specialised electrical products and services for utility operators, including substations, motor control centres, switchboards and stand-alone power systems.
International Export:
An established export channel with Australian-manufactured equipment purchased by mining companies operating across Africa and Asia.
Competitive Advantages
Market Leadership:
Dominant position in underground mining electrical infrastructure, servicing 85% of the top 20 WA gold producers, with over 20 years of specialised expertise since establishment in 2004.
Scale and Track Record:
More than 100,000 units sold across 220 sites in 21 countries, demonstrating proven capability at scale across diverse operating environments and geographies.
Australian Manufacturing:
All products designed and manufactured in Australia, providing supply chain security, quality assurance and rapid response capabilities for clients operating in demanding environments.
Experienced Team:
Management team averaging over 30 years of industry experience and 10 years of tenure with SMEC, led by founder Martin Law, with an experienced workforce of over 100 employees.
Mayfield Integration:
Access to Mayfield Group’s manufacturing capacity, national service network, critical power equipment and communications capabilities. SMEC’s kiosk substation capabilities also have direct application in the Group’s existing renewables and data centre sectors.