Auto Electrician – Underground Mine

8:6 7:7 Roster | FIFO Perth – Goldfields | Permanent OR Contract Option | Contract $95 ph + Super | Perm $185K + Super + Site Allowance + STIP
About our Role
Join our client who is an Owner Operator of several underground mine sites, supporting their underground mining operation in the Goldfields. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering a range of planned underground maintenance activities across our large and diverse fleet of machines and equipment.
Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and servicing of underground mobile equipment to ensure maximum availability and reliability in support of production targets, statutory and site-specific standards including cost, safety and environment.

This is a FIFO position on an 8:6 7:7 roster, working 12-hour shifts.
What’s On Offer:

• Secure long term job opportunity on a major WA mining operation
• Option to go Permanent or work on Contract via Labour Hire
• Perm Salary - $185K + Super + $5K Site Allowance + 15% STIP + other benefits
• Contract Rates - $90.00 - $95.00 per hour + super paid on all hours worked
• 8:6 7:7 roster - offering excellent work/life balance
• Great Camp and Facilities on site
• Maintenance workshop in good conditions and well equipped
• Benefit from on-going training & upskilling courses offered

What will your day to day look like?

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic systems on underground mobile equipment fleet including Trucks, Boggers, IT’s, Normet Agitator vehicles and Drills.
• Fault-find and repair wiring, starting and charging systems, batteries, and control circuits
• Install and maintain safety systems, lighting, communications, and machine telematics
• Complete pre-start checks and ensure equipment is safe and compliant for operation
• Accurately record maintenance activities and report defects or hazards
• Work closely with operators and supervisors to minimise machine downtime

Our ideal candidate background includes

• Hold an Australian recognised Trade qualification
• Experience maintaining & repairing underground mining machinery
• Fault-finding and problem-solving capabilities
• RCT experience is desired
• Ability to meet all site access requirements (Medical, DAS, NPC & valid Manual Driver's Licence)

If you’re a safety-focused Fitter looking for a stable long-term role with strong earning potential and a supportive team culture, we’d like to hear from you.
For more information, please contact JP Greyling on [0427 251 954](tel:0427 251 954) | [email protected]

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