Electrical & Instrumentation Trades Person

29Metals Limited; City Of Mandurah; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

2:2 roster

Job summary

29Metals Limited is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for the Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. You will report to the Electrical Supervisor and operate on a 2:2 day and night roster to maintain fixed plant and ensure reliable operations.

Key responsibilities include electrical and instrumentation maintenance, calibration, fault-finding, preventive maintenance, and thorough documentation in Pronto CMMS.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance with fixed plant processing systems.
• Expert in failure analysis and fault-finding.
• Proficient in calibration and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Proficient in using Pronto CMMS for work orders and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment, and instrumentation, including calibration.
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure reliability and compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance equipment performance.
• Document maintenance activities and status in the CMMS (Pronto).
• Coordinate with other teams to minimize operation disruption.
• Comply with safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Calibration

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation maintenance

Education

A Grade Electrical Worker's Licence (WA)

Certificate III in Instrumentation

Certificate in High Voltage Switching Operations

First aid (Low Voltage Rescue & CPR)

C-class manual driver’s licence

Tools

Pronto CMMS

Job description

What this Role Offers

• Exposure to both new and original systems of plant and infrastructure.
• Training and development opportunities to further enhance your skills.
• Family friendly 2:2 roster and 1-hour travel time to Golden Grove.

About the Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Golden Grove operation in Western Australia. In this role, you will report to the Electrical Supervisor and work on a 2:2 day and night shift roster.

Your focus will be on maintaining fixed plant to ensure reliable operations in line with operational targets, statutory regulations, and company standards.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and instrumentation, including calibration, troubleshooting, and diagnosing issues.
• Conducting preventive maintenance routines to ensure equipment reliability and compliance with company and statutory standards.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Documenting maintenance activities, equipment status, and work orders accurately in the maintenance management system (Pronto).
• Collaborating with other teams to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Complying with all safety standards, procedures, and processes while demonstrating exemplary behaviour.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have solid experience in electrical and instrumentation maintenance, including expertise in failure analysis and fault-finding, ideally with fixed plant processing systems in the mining industry.

Other key skills, experience, and qualifications:

• A Grade Electrical Worker's Licence (WA).
• Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation.
• Certificate in High Voltage Switching Operations.
• High voltage switching and maintenance experience.
• First aid certificate including Low Voltage Rescue and CPR.
• Proficient in using computerised maintenance management systems (Pronto)
• Current C-class manual driver’s licence.

About 29Metals and Golden Grove

29Metals is an ASX-listed mining company producing copper and other base and precious metals critical to the global energy transition. Headquartered in Melbourne, we also have support offices in Perth and Brisbane.

We operate two long-life assets: Golden Grove in Western Australia and Capricorn Copper in Queensland, along with a portfolio of exploration interests, including a strategic tenement package and a project in Redhill, Chile.

Golden Grove is a high-grade underground mining operation producing copper, zinc, and precious metals. With a mine life exceeding 10 years, it has strong potential for further extension. The site is currently undergoing an expansion, including the development of a new mine, the extension of existing operations, and major infrastructure upgrades.

Next Steps

Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment testing, including medical, respiratory mask fit testing, drug and alcohol screening, national police clearance, reference checks, and qualifications / licences checks.