Electrician
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Experience: 2-4 Years
Mining
Introduction
Our client is a leading Australian mining and resources company seeking experienced Electricians to join their fixed plant maintenance team on a FIFO roster. Working within a high performing processing environment, you will be responsible for preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance across critical plant equipment. WA Electrical Licence and Instrumentation Certificate required. SAP and HV switching experience preferred but not essential
About this role
- Perform preventative, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant electrical systems and equipment
- Diagnose and repair faults across motors, control systems, instrumentation, switchboards, and distribution networks
- Work on PLC-controlled systems and support basic automation troubleshooting within processing operations
- Install, test, and commission electrical components and plant upgrades as required
- Ensure all electrical work complies with WA electrical standards and site safety procedures
- Conduct routine inspections and condition monitoring to minimise downtime
- Support shutdown and planned maintenance activities including major plant outages
- Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS systems (SAP or similar)
- Collaborate with mechanical trades, operators, and engineering teams to optimise plant performance
- Identify and report hazards, ensuring strict adherence to Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedure
Is this you?
- WA Electrical Licence (A Grade Electrician)
- Instrumentation Certificate (required)
- Experience in fixed plant or mining processing environments preferred
- Strong fault-finding skills across industrial electrical and control systems
- Exposure to conveyors, crushers, pumps, screens, and heavy processing equipment
- Understanding of PLC systems and basic instrumentation
- SAP experience and High Voltage (HV) switching preferred but not essential
- Ability to work safely in high-risk mining environments
- Experience using preventative maintenance systems (CMMS)
What we offer
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Jason on 0447 369 881 or email j.mulenga@brunel.net