Electrical And Instrumentation Technician

Pilbara Minerals Limited; Town Of Port Hedland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration package

Quarterly incentive bonus with share</

Novated leasing through salary sacrifi

Health & Wellbeing Allowance

KidsCo holiday program

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Community Leave

Job summary

Pilbara Minerals Limited is seeking an experienced electrical technician to maintain fixed plant electrical and instrumentation systems in the Pilbara region. The role operates on an 8:6 day shift and 7:7 night shift FIFO from Perth or DIDO to the Pilbara region.

You will hold a WA A‑Grade Electrical licence with instrumentation and HV switching tickets, plus experience with PRONTO and MS Office. A strong safety mindset and pre-employment medical are required.

Qualifications

• WA A‑grade electrical licence and instrumentation ticket required.
• Cert IV Electrical Instrumentation & High Voltage Switching ticket essential.
• Experience with fixed processing plants and PRONTO is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily electrical and instrumentation maintenance to the plan.
• Ensure all work is compliant with regulations and recorded.
• Assist with isolations and permitting when needed.
• Trouble shoot electrical components and control systems.
• Perform mechanical checks on electrical equipment and ensure high-quality work orders.

Skills

A-Grade Electrical licence

CPR & LV Rescue

PRONTO experience

Education

Cert IV Electrical Instrumentation & High Voltage Switching ticket

WA Driver's licence

Tools

PRONTO

MS Office

Job description

Once in a Lifetime

We’re a great Australian success story, having rapidly grown to become a major player in the global lithium market. Our Pilgangoora Operation is one of the largest, hard-rock lithium operations in the world.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting to the Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor, this role will be part of an established maintenance crew of various disciplines and is responsible for maintaining fixed plant electrical and instrument equipment in line with standard work procedures to ensure the safe and reliable production of all fixed plant equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete daily electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities to achieve the maintenance plan as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure all electrical work is completed and recorded in line with statutory regulations and requirements.
• Assist with electrical isolations and permitting when required.
• Trouble shoot electrical components and control systems to determine causes of failures including gathering of failure evidence for further analysis.
• Mechanical checks on electrical equipment (track in/out, interlocking etc.).
• Ensure all work orders are completed to a consistent high quality in PRONTO.
• Ensure parts are appropriately allocated as per work order instructions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Provide feedback to supervisors on any business improvement opportunities and ideas.
• Take a proactive approach to safety including identifying and reporting safety hazards and adhering to the Life Saving Rules.

This is a permanent full-time role which operates on an 8:6 day shift, 7:7 night shift FIFO roster from Perth or DIDO in the Pilbara region.

ABOUT YOU:

• WA ‘A’ Grade Electrical licence, Cert IV Electrical Instrumentation & High Voltage switching ticket essential.
• Current WA Driver’s licence.
• Current EWP ticket, as well as CPR & LV Rescue.
• Previous fixed processing plant experience essential.
• Show a high level of attention to detail, quality, and commitment for continuous improvement.
• A team player with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• PRONTO experience and MS Office skills highly regarded.
• Willingness to undertake a full site medical and provide a current National Police Clearance.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent remuneration package
• Quarterly incentive bonus with share options
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Health & Wellbeing Allowance
• Access to the Company’s KidsCo holiday program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Community Leave

WHAT WE STAND FOR

• Safety First
• Great People
• We Deliver
• One Team
• Shaping Tomorrow

PROMOTING DIVERSITY

PLS recognises that talented people come from diverse backgrounds, who can contribute to our successes in different ways. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly recommend women and Australian indigenous people to apply.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

As part of our recruitment process, we require proof of eligibility to work in Australia, reference checks, a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screen and a National Police Clearance.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.