Shutdown Electrician – FIFO (WA)

About the role

Buildability Group, a labour-hire agency supplying skilled trades to mining and construction projects, is recruiting experienced mining electricians for shutdown crews at Rio Tinto mine sites in Western Australia. The work runs through to January 2027, with flights available within WA and rosters suited to shutdown schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance, repairs and shutdown works across Rio Tinto mine site operations
• Working to strict site safety and compliance standards
• Fault-finding and troubleshooting on mining plant and equipment
• Working as part of a shutdown crew to tight timeframes

Required profile

• A-Grade electrical licence
• Current medical (required; willingness to acquire)
• Previous mining or shutdown experience highly regarded
• Ability to work FIFO rosters through to Christmas
• Rio Tinto site inductions preferred but not essential, with support available

What we offer

• Shutdown work running through to Christmas/January 2027
• Work across multiple Rio Tinto sites in WA
• Competitive rates for experienced mining electricians
• Averaging 12-hour shifts, days or nights available
• Paid weekly (TFN)