Technician : Electrical (Underground)

Gold Fields · Kambalda West WA 6442 · Full time
Posted 4d ago

Technician : Electrical (Underground)

Gold Fields
~$130k - $180k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on surface and underground fixed plant, including electrical and instrumentation fault-finding, repairs and servicing.
  • Perform HV switching, commissioning and decommissioning, inspections and troubleshooting while complying with site safety and environmental procedures.
  • Support reliable mine operations on an 8/6 or 7/7 days-and-nights roster, with residential or FIFO work options; mentor apprentices and complete maintenance administration.

  • Electrical Technician (Underground)
  • St Ives Gold Mine
  • Residential (Kalgoorlie/ Kambalda) or FIFO

Reporting to the Leading Hand Electrical, you will be responsible for delivering preventative and breakdown maintenance across surface and underground fixed plant infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations.

This role is offered on an 8/6 7/7 days and nights roster, either residential or FIFO from Perth. For residential employees, daily bus transport to and from site is provided, along with relocation assistance if required.

Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles. Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process 

Why Join Gold Fields?

  • Permanent role with a leading gold producer and long life assets 
  • Competitive salary with site allowance and private health insurance allowance
  • Quarterly operations bonus
  • Full leave entitlements, including parental leave
  • Pro-rata long service leave after 5 years’ continuous service
  • Relocation assistance
  • Perth Airport parking card and discounted parking for FIFO employees
  • Employee Referral Program – $10,000 per successful referral
  • Modern camp with a wide range of amenities to support your wellbeing

About the role:

  • Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment
  • Fault-find and repair electrical and instrumentation systems (HV & LV)
  • Carry out inspections, servicing, adjustments and troubleshooting
  • Commissioning and decommissioning of equipment and machinery
  • Conduct HV switching activities
  • Maintain compliance with safety, environmental and site procedures
  • Complete all administrative processing requirements associated with maintenance duties
  • Support and mentor apprentices

Requirements:

  • Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification
  • Valid A Grade Electrical Licence
  • Experience with fixed plant and/or processing environments
  • Instrumentation and PLC experience (Allen Bradley highly regarded)
  • Current C Class driver’s licence
  • Current First Aid Certificate
  • HV Switching Certificate (desirable)
  • Working at heights and EWP tickets
  • Additional tickets (crane, dogging, forklift) highly regarded
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Skills

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Allen-bradley plcsApprentice mentoringBreakdown maintenanceElectrical fault findingElectrical inspectionsElectrical repairsElectrical troubleshootingEquipment commissioningEquipment decommissioningFixed plant maintenanceHigh-voltage systemsHv switchingInstrumentationLow-voltage systemsMaintenance documentationPreventative maintenanceProcessing plant maintenanceProgrammable logic controllers (plc)Safety complianceSite assessmentsUnderground mining

Licenses & certifications

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A grade electrical licenceAustralian-recognised electrical trade qualificationC class drivers licenceCrane ticketCurrent first aid certificateDogging ticketEwp ticketForklift ticketHv switching certificateWorking at heights ticket

Perks & benefits

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Company-provided accommodation for eligible relocating candidatesCompetitive salaryDiscounted airport parkingEmployee referral programLong service leaveModern camp amenitiesParental leavePerth airport parking cardPrivate health insurance allowanceQuarterly operations bonusRelocation assistanceResidential bus transport to and from siteSite allowance

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