Auto Electrician

ConsMin; Marble Bar; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent site accommodation

Excellent recreational facilities

Salary sacrifice options

Employee benefits

Job summary

ConsMin’s Woodie Woodie operation in Western Australia’s Pilbara seeks an experienced Mobile Maintenance Auto Electrician to join the team on a 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth. You will diagnose, service and repair electrical systems for our Caterpillar and Hitachi mining fleet.

The role requires a Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology – Heavy, a valid C-class licence and an Air Conditioning licence.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as Australian- recognised automotive electrician.
• A valid C-class driver’s licence.
• Current Air Conditioning licence.
• Extensive experience on Caterpillar and Komatsu mining equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Police clearance within six months or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on mining and support equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing auto electrical systems and components.
• Diagnosing and repairing air-conditioning systems on mining equipment.
• Working on Caterpillar and Hitachi mobile mining equipment.
• Applying OEM maintenance practices, procedures and technical information.
• Performing maintenance and repairs in workshop and field environments.
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards and safety practices.

Skills

Auto electrical diagnostics

Fault finding

Air conditioning repair

Teamwork

Health & safety

Education

Certificate III Automotive Electrical Technology – Heavy

Tools

Caterpillar equipment

Komatsu equipment

Job description

Our Australian operation, Woodie Woodie, is located in the WA Pilbara, approximately 407 km southeast of Port Hedland. With a short two hour direct flight from Perth, our well equipped camp and mining operation are conveniently located just five minutes from Woodie Airport.

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Mobile Maintenance Auto Electrician to join our team at Woodie Woodie on a 14:14 FIFO roster from Perth.

About the Role

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the electrical maintenance, diagnostics and repairs of our mining and support vehicle fleet, predominantly consisting of Caterpillar and Hitachi equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on mining and support equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing auto electrical systems and components.
• Diagnosing and repairing air-conditioning systems on mining equipment.
• Working on Caterpillar and Hitachi mobile mining equipment.
• Applying OEM maintenance practices, procedures and technical information.
• Performing maintenance and repairs in both workshop and field environments.
• Conducting workshop maintenance and maintaining high housekeeping standards.
• Supporting the maintenance team to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
• Working safely and efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on health, safety and environmental standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology – Heavy, or an equivalent Australian-recognised trade qualification.
• A valid C-class driver's licence.
• A current Air Conditioning licence.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working on Caterpillar and Komatsu mining equipment.
• Demonstrated experience carrying out auto electrical repairs and diagnostics on heavy mining equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with air-conditioning repairs and maintenance on mining equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A current National Police Clearance, dated within the last six months, or the ability to obtain one.
• The ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.
• Valid and verifiable employment references.

What ConsMin Offers

At ConsMin, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and rewarding workplace where our people can build long-term careers.

You will enjoy:

• 14:14 days FIFO roster from Perth.
• Permanent site accommodation with comfortable rooms.
• Excellent recreational facilities and a welcoming site culture.
• Superannuation paid on all hours worked.
• Tooling Replacement Program.
• Employee benefits, including discounted health insurance and salary-sacrificing options.
• Medibank and HBF corporate insurance discounts.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience working at a unique and complex mining operation.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Access to our award-winning mental health programs, including Mining Minds Matter and Working Away Not Alone.

ConsMin is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.