Electrical Maintainer

Chandler Macleod; Newman; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Superannuation on all hours

Roster consistency

Experience with Rio Tinto

Support from Chandler Macleod

Future opportunities

Job summary

Chandler Macleod, on behalf of Rio Tinto, seeks an experienced Electrical Maintainer for Hope Downs. The role involves maintaining electrical systems on site, completing inspections, isolations and fault finding, with duties aligned to site safety standards.

This is a FIFO rostered position from Perth, offering a competitive hourly rate with superannuation paid on all hours worked and an opportunity to gain experience with Rio Tinto through Chandler Macleod.

Qualifications

• Experience in fixed plant electrical maintenance is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Dedication to safety and compliance with WHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical inspections and records per mining WHS requirements.
• Fault find and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Complete isolations and inspections, identify defects, raise quality notifications in SAP.
• Ensure work complies with site safety standards and procedures.
• Maintain electrical infrastructure per weekly maintenance schedule.
• Support planned shutdown maintenance.
• Conduct LV and HV electrical inspections; HV operator appointment possible.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Electrical inspections

Tools

SAP

Job description

Electrical Maintainer

• Competitive hourly pay range + super paid on all hours worked
• 8/6/7/7 roster | FIFO from Perth
• Opportunity working at Rio Tinto at Hope Downs

About the Opportunity

Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.

Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintainer for Hope Downs.

Reporting to the Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining statutory electrical inspections and records in accordance with applicable mining and WHS requirements
• Fault finding and repair of electrical systems and equipment
• Completing isolations and inspections, identifying defects and raising quality notifications in SAP
• Ensuring electrical work is completed in accordance with site safety standards and procedures
• Maintaining electrical infrastructure in line with the weekly maintenance schedule
• Supporting planned shutdown maintenance
• Conducting LV and HV electrical inspections, with potential for HV Operator appointment subject to site requirements and competency

About You

• Western Australian Electrical Licence (‘A’ Grade)
• Current First Aid certificate and CPR certificate
• Current LVR (Low Voltage Rescue) certificate
• ‘C’ Class manual drivers licence
• High Voltage Experience, switching ticket (preferred)
• Previous experience in a similar Fixed Plant Electrical maintainer role (Preferred)
• EWP, Confined Space, Working at Heights (desirable)
• Instrumentation experience (desirable)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Dedication to everyone's safety
• Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing

Why Join Chandler Macleod?

• Competitive hourly pay range paid weekly
• Superannuation paid on all hours worked
• Consistent roster and work-life balance
• Opportunity to gain experience with Rio Tinto
• Dedicated Chandler Macleod support team
• Access to future opportunities across Rio Tinto operations

Diversity & Inclusion

Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive.