Electrician – Underground Fixed Plant (FIFO)

About the role

We are seeking a qualified electrician to join the underground fixed‑plant maintenance team at Carrapateena. The role involves performing planned, unplanned and breakdown maintenance on a range of plant equipment while working on an 8/6 FIFO roster.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out planned electrical maintenance on components and instrumentation for conveyors, chutes, crushers, pump stations and ventilation fans.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, troubleshoot faults and execute corrective actions.
• Maintain high‑voltage (HV) and low‑voltage (LV) supply and reticulation systems.
• Perform HV/LV motor maintenance and repairs.
• Follow all safety standards and operational procedures.
• Provide technical expertise during preventative shutdowns and support operations personnel to minimise plant downtime.

Required profile

• Qualified electrician with experience in industrial or mining environments.
• Ability to work a rotating 8‑day on / 6‑day off FIFO schedule, including day and night shifts.
• Strong technical knowledge for troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to established procedures.

Required skills

• Electrical maintenance
• HV/LV supply and reticulation
• HV/LV motor maintenance
• Troubleshooting electrical faults
• Instrumentation and plant equipment knowledge