Electrical Tradesperson - Desalination Plant Infra Project

ACCIONA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is leading the Alkimos Desalination Plant Project in Western Australia with first production planned for 2028. You’ll carry out electrical installation across the plant, from switchboards through to cable terminations, reading drawings and diagrams to support testing and fault finding.

This long-term role sits on a flagship project with strong safety culture; you’ll collaborate with the wider construction team and participate in QA checks and toolbox talks as works advance.

Qualifications

• WA Electrical Workers Licence is essential.
• Australian Electrical Trade Qualification and Construction White Card.
• Working at Heights, Confined Space, First Aid/CPR and EWP licence required.
• Experience on major infrastructure, water or industrial projects.
• Safety-first attitude in all tasks.
• Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation or Industrial Electronics.
• PLC, HV Switching or Hazardous Area (EEHA/Ex) certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation across the plant.
• Install and terminate LV and HV switchboards and cabling.
• Read drawings and diagrams; assist with cable pulling.
• Support QA checks and toolbox talks with the wider construction team.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Reading drawings

Cable installation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

WA Electrical Workers Licence

Australian Electrical Trade Qualification

Construction White Card

Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation or Industrial Electronics

EEHA/Ex or PLC/HV certification

First Aid/CPR

EWP licence

Tools

PLC

HV Switching

Job description

ACCIONA is leading the Alkimos Desalination Plant Project in Western Australia with first production planned for 2028. You’ll carry out electrical installation across the plant, from switchboards through to cable terminations, reading drawings and diagrams to support testing and fault finding.

This long-term role sits on a flagship project with strong safety culture; you’ll collaborate with the wider construction team and participate in QA checks and toolbox talks as works advance.