Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Macmahon; Telfer; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Parental Leave for primary carers

Retail discounts (homewares, outdoor,�

Novated leases

Comprehensive wellbeing program

Résumé du poste

Macmahon is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for the Maintenance Team at Nifty Copper Operations. You will maintain and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation systems across the SX/EW Plant, Utilities and Power Station, ensuring safe, reliable operations.

You’ll work with Operations, Mechanical and Engineering teams to support breakdown response, planned maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification and WA Electrical Licence.
• Instrumentation qualification or relevant industrial instrumentation experience.
• Experience in industrial, mining or process plant maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with PLCs, VSDs, MCCs and process instrumentation.

Responsabilités

• Perform planned, preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, motors, switchgear, MCCs and VSDs.
• Maintain and calibrate process instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose faults within PLC and SCADA systems.
• Support breakdown response and planned shutdown activities.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately in Pronto.
• Maintain compliance with site safety procedures and electrical regulations.

Connaissances

Fault finding

PLC

SCADA

Instrumentation

Electrical safety

Formation

Electrical Trade Qualification

WA Electrical Licence

Instrumentation qualification/experience

Outils

PLCs

VSDs

MCCs

Process instrumentation

SCADA systems

Description du poste

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At Macmahon, you’ll find something different. We’re a successful mining and civil contractor that’s going places – and we want to take you with us. When you join Macmahon, you’re joining a quality team that’s built together, and built to last.

Surface Mining Australia, Macmahon's largest operating company, delivers high-quality open-cut mining solutions across Australia, driven by operational excellence, strong safety performance, and deep industry expertise. Our people are the backbone of our capability, enabling us to partner closely with clients to sustainably deliver value every day.

Our maintenance teams take pride in keeping our operations running safely and efficiently. You'll work with skilled professionals who look out for each other, take pride in their work, and are committed to maintaining safe and reliable plant performance. Together, we keep our operations moving.

About the Role

We are seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Team at Nifty Copper Operations. You'll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems across the SX/EW Plant, Utilities and Power Station, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations. Working closely with Operations, Mechanical and Engineering teams, you'll support breakdown response, planned maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Role Details and Benefits

• Location: Nifty Copper Operations
• Roster: 8:6
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary carers
  • Retail discounts (including homewares, outdoor gear, fuel and groceries)
  • Novated leases
  • Comprehensive wellbeing program

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical and instrumentation equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, motors, switchgear, MCCs and VSDs
• Maintain and calibrate process instrumentation and control systems
• Diagnose faults within PLC and SCADA systems
• Support breakdown response and planned shutdown activities
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately in Pronto
• Maintain compliance with site safety procedures and electrical regulations

What You’ll Bring:

• Electrical Trade Qualification and current WA Electrical Licence
• Instrumentation qualification or relevant industrial instrumentation experience
• Experience in industrial, mining or process plant maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience with PLCs, VSDs, MCCs and process instrumentation
• Exposure to HV switching, power generation or SX/EW operations will be highly regarded
• A strong commitment to safety, teamwork and continuous improvement

Why Macmahon?

• Be part of a team that looks out for each other. Work with skilled, down-to-earth people
• Learn on the job and broaden your skills across stable opportunities on quality projects