Introduction

We are seeking a motivated Auto Electrician to join a high-performing excavator workshop supporting a major Pilbara iron ore operation. The role offers a 2:2 FIFO roster from Perth, with bus services from Bunbury and Busselton. Work on heavy mining excavators and shovels including CAT 6040, CAT 6060, Liebherr R9400 and CAT 996, carrying out maintenance, diagnostics and repairs to ensure safe, reliable fleet performance within a strong zero-harm culture.

What are you going to do 

As an Auto Electrician based in the excavator workshop, you will play a key role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of our large-scale mining fleet. This role involves troubleshooting, fault finding, and repairing heavy mobile equipment, managing resources to ensure fleet availability, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You will also help enhance equipment performance and support zero-harm safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform diagnostics, fault finding, and repairs on Heavy Mobile Equipment

  • Maintain and repair fleet in line with OEM specifications and company procedures
  • Identify and order maintenance consumables and components to ensure continuous fleet operations
  • Accurately record all work in SAP or other maintenance systems
  • Participate in safety and toolbox meetings, contributing to a zero-harm culture
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet performance
  • Ensure compliance with all site safety, environmental, and operational standards

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Australian recognised Automotive Electrical Trade Certificate

  • A Grade Western Australian Electrical Licence
  • High Risk Work Licence - Forklift, Crane or Dogging
  • CPR /LVR & First Aid certificate
  • HV Switching Certificate
  • Previous experience working on large scale Heavy Mobile Equipment, ideally CAT and Liebherr
  • Air-conditioning experience preferred but not essential
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, risk management, and zero-harm culture
  • Proficiency with OEM diagnostic tools and Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Current Australian HR OR C Class Driver's Licence
  • Full Australian working rights
  • Ability to provide national police clearance and complete a pre-employment medical
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and team management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and changing environment

What we offer

  • Supportive workplace culture that values your growth and success
  • Personalised guidance throughout the recruitment process
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Novated Leasing programs
  • 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 and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact e.corica@brunel.net

Closing: 20 May 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-284661

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Corporate recruiter

Ellyssiah Corica

+61 8 9429 5639

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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