Automotive Electrician

Piacentini & Son - About Us

Piacentini & Son is an earthmoving and mining contractor specialising in bulk earthworks, supply of mobile mining and earthmoving equipment, road haulage and mining rehabilitation services. We have over 500 employees around Australia with a head office in Bunbury, Western Australia. Piacentini & Son has a rich 80-year history of operations throughout Australia, supporting the mining and resources sectors with mining and earthmoving services.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Experienced Automotive Electrician on a Permanent Full-Time basis, based at Picton (Bunbury) workshop. Working closely with our maintenance teams and reporting to our Workshop Supervisors, this is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the largest CAT fleets in the Southern Hemisphere.

About You

• Minimum 2+ years' experience as an Automotive Electrician, ideally in mining or civil environments
• Australian recognised Automotive Electrical Trade Certificate
• Australian recognised Air Conditioning Ticket
• Additional High Risk Work Licences (Highly Regarded)
• Strong diagnostic capability across electrical, air conditioning and control systems
• Commitment to safety, teamwork and high quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and manage daily priorities
• Effective communication skills and a proactive approach
• Valid Australian Driver?s Licence
• Ability to pass a Pre Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Screen

Responsibilities

• Utilising your organisational skills to ensure you are stocked with the required parts & tools to undertake work on site.
• Complete scheduled repairs and maintenance (rebuilds and component change outs) of mobile equipment in a safe and efficient manner using correct manual handling techniques.
• Perform diagnostics, problem solving, and fault finding accurately and in a timely manner.
• Strive for continuous improvement by identifying, interpreting and repair for reuse of any parts and accessories.
• Effectively work and communicate with other team members & clients on site to prioritise tasks and achieve deadlines.
• Able to work self-sufficiently, part of a team, autonomously, and conduct works in a professional manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines whilst maintaining a strong approach to safety

About the Offer

• Monday - Friday 6am - 4pm
• Attractive Wages & Allowances
• Access to an expansive and well-resourced workshop
• Locally based Southwest Role
• Employee Assistance Programme for all employees and immediate family
• Opportunity to work for an industry leading organisation with one of the largest CAT fleets in the Southern Hemisphere
• Family owned and operated business from our offices based in Bunbury, Western Australia

Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we invite you to apply and join our team through the link in Seek.

More information or questions?

Please contact the Recruitment team for a confidential discussion to talk more about the opportunity on [08 9780 8900](tel:08 9780 8900) or email [email protected]

Piacentini & Son values diversity in its workforce and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job. We reserve the right to withdraw and extend advertising.

We respectfully request that there are no approaches from recruitment agencies in relation to this role. Only direct applicants will be considered.