Auto Electrician Permanent - Full Time — Trades Murrin Murrin

Aurizon; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Mentoring programs

Discounts on health insurance

Job summary

Aurizon is seeking a qualified Auto Electrician to join the Murrin Murrin Operations in WA on a 2 & 1 roster, flying out of Perth. You will maintain and repair Aurizon’s mobile plant assets, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency within a structured maintenance program.

Key duties include routine corrective electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis on road trains and heavy mining equipment, breakdown repairs, and accurate record-keeping to support costing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Nationally accredited Automotive Electrical Trade Certification.
• Proven diagnostic and troubleshooting ability with respect to heavy equipment electrical and wiring systems.
• High level of knowledge of electrical functions, defects and fault finding with automotive equipment.
• High level of skill in interpreting technical instructions and drawings.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Current unrestricted WA driving licence.

Responsibilities

• To conduct routine corrective electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis, and repairs on road trains and heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Conduct breakdown repairs and troubleshooting to minimise equipment downtime and maintain production targets.
• Ensure all electrical work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specifications.
• Maintain all records and associated documentation relating to asset condition, maintenance programs and costing systems.
• Report on actual work performed against the scheduled work program.
• Progress the implementation and application of work procedures and practices in pursuit of ensuring continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Automotive electrical trade

Fault diagnosis

Electrical systems knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Safety focus

WA driving licence

Job description

Aurizon is looking for a qualified and experienced Auto Electrician to join our Murrin Murrin Operations in WA on a 2 & 1 Roster flying out of Perth. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing Aurizon’s mobile plant assets, ensuring their safety, reliability, and efficiency. You will work within a structured maintenance program, responding to planned and unplanned maintenance while upholding Aurizon’s commitment to safety and operational excellence.

• To conduct routine corrective electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis, and repairs on road trains and heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Conduct breakdown repairs and troubleshooting to minimise equipment downtime and maintain production targets.
• Ensure all electrical work is performed in accordance with technical and
  operational specifications
• Maintain all records and associated documentation relating to asset
  condition, maintenance programs and costing systems
• Report on actual work performed against the scheduled work program
• Progress the implementation and application of work procedures and
  practices in pursuit of ensuring continuous quality improvement.

About you

• Kenworth 509s and 510s
• Road trains / Side tippers
• WA900 Loaders
• CAT Graders

We are seeking individuals who have

• Relevant nationally accredited Automotive Electrical Trade Certification
• Proven diagnostic and troubleshooting ability with respect to heavy equipment electrical and wiring systems
• High level of knowledge of electrical functions, defects and fault finding with automotive equipment
• High level of skill in interpreting technical instructions and drawings
• Strong commitment to safety
• Current unrestricted WA driving licence

Join Aurizon and contribute to a dedicated team focused on safety and excellence in rail maintenance.

What We Offer

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities. Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.

About Aurizon

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight rail freight operator with integrated landside supply chain solutions and a top 100 ASX company.Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

About the role

Aurizon is looking for a qualified and experienced Auto Electrician to join our Murrin Murrin Operations in WA on a 2 & 1 Roster flying out of Perth. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing Aurizon’s mobile plant assets, ensuring their safety, reliability, and efficiency. You will work within a structured maintenance program, responding to planned and unplanned maintenance while upholding Aurizon’s commitment to safety and operational excellence.

• To conduct routine corrective electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis, and repairs on road trains and heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Conduct breakdown repairs and troubleshooting to minimise equipment downtime and maintain production targets.
• Ensure all electrical work is performed in accordance with technical and
  operational specifications
• Maintain all records and associated documentation relating to asset
  condition, maintenance programs and costing systems
• Report on actual work performed against the scheduled work program
• Progress the implementation and application of work procedures and
  practices in pursuit of ensuring continuous quality improvement.

About you

Equipment Experience (Desirable)

• Kenworth 509s and 510s
• Road trains / Side tippers
• WA900 Loaders
• Hitachi Excavators
• CAT Graders

We are seeking individuals who have

• Relevant nationally accredited Automotive Electrical Trade Certification
• Proven diagnostic and troubleshooting ability with respect to heavy equipment electrical and wiring systems
• High level of knowledge of electrical functions, defects and fault finding with automotive equipment
• High level of skill in interpreting technical instructions and drawings
• Strong commitment to safety
• Current unrestricted WA driving licence

Join Aurizon and contribute to a dedicated team focused on safety and excellence in rail maintenance.

What We Offer

At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities. Some of our benefits include:

• Development and growth opportunities.
• Access to mentoring and development programs.
• Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands.

About Aurizon

Aurizon is Australia’s largest rail freight rail freight operator with integrated landside supply chain solutions and a top 100 ASX company.Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.

At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.

To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 Applications close: 30 Oct 2026