Underground Electrician

Date:  13 Jan 2026
Location: 

Granny Smith - Laverton, WA, AU, 6440

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID:  69405
  • Permanent underground role with a leading gold producer, offering site allowance, quarterly bonus annually, and industry-leading leave benefits
  • Hands-on HV Electrician role supporting underground mining operations at our owner-operated Granny Smith Gold Mine
  • HV qualified Electrician with proven underground experience, well versed in maintenance of all aspects of UG mining and surface support infrastructure.

 

The Opportunity:

In the role, you will maintain, operate, collaborate, and deliver as part of our Underground Electrical Maintenance team at our owner-operated Granny Smith Gold Mine, supporting the safe and reliable operation of underground electrical and communications infrastructure.

 

Why Join Gold Fields?

  • Permanent role with a leading gold producer 
  • 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus annually
  • Monthly private health allowance
  • 6 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years
  • 18 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks cultural leave
  • FIFO parking discount
  • $10K employee referral bonus

 

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Current manual driver’s licence
  • Extensive experience in electrical maintenance of underground mining equipment/infrastructure and associated surface fixed plant equipment
  • Electrical Trade Qualification with HV switching certification
  • Current LVR / CPR

 

About the Role:

  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping across underground work areas and maintenance workshops
  • Fault-find, diagnose, repair, commission, and decommission HV and LV underground infrastructure, mobile equipment, pumping and ventilation systems
  • Maintain and repair underground mining equipment including ventilation and pumping networks.
  • Maintenance of surface support operations including administration buildings, surface chiller plants, RO water and concrete batch plants.


About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

 

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia