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Underground Electrician

Trade · Perth WA, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

This is a permanent Underground Electrical Trades position with an established mining operation in Western Australia. The employer offers competitive employee benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Here is what the role offers:

  • A choice between Kalgoorlie residential or FIFO from Perth
  • A 7/7 or 2/2 roster with 12-hour shifts
  • Access to relocation support, insurance benefits, employee share programs and salary-sacrifice options
  • Ongoing career development

Check the requirements below carefully before you apply. And remember: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow the site's electrical procedures and safety requirements at all times
  • Carry out isolations and other electrical safety processes as required
  • Maintain and repair electrical equipment and systems underground
  • Complete preventative maintenance tasks on schedule
  • Respond quickly to breakdowns and operational issues
  • Conduct electrical inspections and testing, then diagnose faults
  • Carry out effective repairs once electrical faults have been identified
  • Make certain that equipment runs safely and reliably
  • Support production and maintenance activities below ground
  • Record all maintenance work correctly and keep documentation in order
  • Cooperate with other trades and operational personnel, join training, mentoring and professional development, and push for continuous improvement and equipment reliability

Requirements & Eligibility

  • You hold a current A Grade Western Australian Electrical Licence
  • Your electrical trade qualification is Australian-recognised
  • You have at least 3 years' electrical industry experience
  • You hold a current C Class Manual Driver's Licence
  • You can work 12-hour shifts and are willing to work a 7/7 or 2/2 roster
  • You bring solid safety awareness and a professional work ethic
  • Desirable: experience in mining
  • Advantageous: experience in underground mining
  • Desirable: an HV Switching ticket
  • Desirable: Working at Heights certification
  • Desirable: a High Risk Work Licence
  • Eligible overseas applicants who need visa sponsorship may apply

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