Underground Electrician
St Ives - Kambalda, WA, AU, 6442
- Electrical Technician (Underground)
- St Ives Gold Mine
- Residential (Kalgoorlie/ Kambalda) or FIFO
Reporting to the Leading Hand Electrical, you will be responsible for delivering preventative and breakdown maintenance across surface and underground fixed plant infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations.
This role is offered on an 8/6 7/7 days and nights roster, either residential or FIFO from Perth. For residential employees, daily bus transport to and from site is provided, along with relocation assistance if required.
Why Join Gold Fields?
- Permanent role with a leading gold producer and long life assets
- Competitive salary with site allowance and private health insurance allowance
- Quarterly operations bonus
- Full leave entitlements, including parental leave
- Pro-rata long service leave after 5 years’ continuous service
- Relocation assistance
- Perth Airport parking card and discounted parking for FIFO employees
- Employee Referral Program – $10,000 per successful referral
- Modern camp with a wide range of amenities to support your wellbeing
About the role
- Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment
- Fault-find and repair electrical and instrumentation systems (HV & LV)
- Carry out inspections, servicing, adjustments and troubleshooting
- Commissioning and decommissioning of equipment and machinery
- Conduct HV switching activities
- Maintain compliance with safety, environmental and site procedures
- Complete all administrative processing requirements associated with maintenance duties
- Support and mentor apprentices
Requirements
- Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification
- Valid A Grade Electrical Licence
- Experience with fixed plant and/or processing environments
- Instrumentation and PLC experience (Allen Bradley highly regarded)
- Current C Class driver’s licence
- Current First Aid Certificate
- HV Switching Certificate (desirable)
- Working at heights and EWP tickets
- Additional tickets (crane, dogging, forklift) highly regarded
How to Apply
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