Auto Electrician
Hays Australia
Western Australia
FIFO
8/6, 7/7
Job Description
About the Company
Hays are currently seeking experienced Underground Auto Electricians for multiple FIFO opportunities across Western Australia's leading underground gold and hard rock mining operations.
Join a high-performing maintenance team and work on a modern underground mining fleet while enjoying competitive rates, excellent camp facilities, job security, and genuine career progression opportunities.
About the Role
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on underground mobile plant
- Scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting CANBUS, PLC and OEM electrical systems
- Repair and installation of wiring harnesses, sensors and control systems
- Calibration and setup of OEM monitoring systems
- Heavy earthmoving equipment electrical repairs
- Breakdown response and field service support underground
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical manuals
- Completing maintenance reports and work orders accurately
- Ensuring compliance with site safety and statutory requirements
Equipment
You will be working on a variety of underground mining equipment, including:
- Sandvik development and production drills
- Sandvik DD series jumbos
- Sandvik DL series long-hole drills
- Sandvik loaders and underground trucks
- Epiroc production and development drill rigs
- Normet support equipment
- Ancillary underground mining equipment
- Previous experience on Sandvik, Epiroc, CAT or Normet equipment will be highly regarded.
What you'll need to succeed
- Australian recognised Auto Electrician Trade Qualification
- Previous underground mining experience
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience working on heavy mobile equipment
- Ability to interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Full Australian working rights
What you'll get in return
- Competitive FIFO hourly rates
- Permanent and long-term opportunities available
- 8/6, 7/7 roster options
- Career progression opportunities
- Modern and well-maintained underground fleets
- OEM and manufacturer training provided
- Supportive team environment
- Excellent camp accommodation and facilities
- Stable employer with ongoing projects across WA
What you need to do now
- If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
- If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
- Job reference: LHS 297508
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