Fixed Plant Electrician

Northern Star Mining Services Limited; Jundee Vilage, Ngnumuda Village (Thunderbox Accomodation); On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company subsidised GU Health Insurance

5 weeks annual leave for FIFO employees

Employee Share Plan programs

Parental leave policy

GoldSTARR program - cash savings for expenses

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Salary Continuance (Income protection) insurance

Salary Sacrificing benefits

Job summary

A premier gold employer in Western Australia is looking for a Fixed Plant Electrician for its Jundee or Thunderbox sites. This role involves completing electrical maintenance and installation tasks in a safe environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant trade qualifications and a strong desire to contribute to a successful team. The position offers a FIFO roster from Perth, along with extensive benefits including company subsidised health insurance and annual leave for FIFO employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance and installations.
• Knowledge of PLC and field instruments.
• Strong desire to contribute to a successful electrical team.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical maintenance and installation tasks safely.
• Provide effective maintenance function to the production section.
• Develop and carry out HV switching programs.
• Ensuring relevant environmental considerations are taken into account from work orders, particularly hydrocarbon management (oil spills etc.)
• Develop and carry out HV switching programs and issue HV permits.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

PLC experience

Citect experience

Field instrument experience

Passion for growth

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

WA Electrical Licence

HV Switching ticket

Cert 3 Instrumentation or Higher

Job description

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star?

As an ASX 50 global‑scale gold miner, we have sizeable operations in Western Australia and Alaska. With unparalleled pathways for advancement and avenues for personal growth, we stand as Australia's premier gold employer.

Your journey starts here... At Northern Star, we live by our STARR Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results. These Values are not just words on paper; they are the cornerstone of our Company culture and guide everything we do. You will play a pivotal role in upholding these Values and contributing to our collective success.

About our role:

Northern Star has a new & exciting opportunity for an experienced Fixed Plant Electrician to join us at either our Jundee or Thunderbox operational sites. These opportunities are offered on an 8:6 roster, with FIFO ex Perth.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the primary role is to utilise skills and knowledge to complete electrical maintenance and installation tasks in all surface operations including the village, in a safe and productive work environment.

Here’s what awaits you...

• Working as part of the maintenance team, providing an effective and responsive maintenance function to the production section.
• Completing preventative & breakdown maintenance tasks as directed by the Supervisor or from Work Order instructions.
• Undertaking duties to assist other departments, trades or operations when available.
• Ensuring relevant environmental considerations are taken into account from work orders, particularly hydrocarbon management (oil spills etc.)
• Develop and carry out HV switching programs and issue HV permits.

To thrive in this role, you'll need...

• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role, PLC, Citect and field instrument experience (preferred); Pronto experience (preferred)
• Qualifications: Electrical Trade Qualification; WA Electrical Licence; HV Switching ticket & Cert 3 Instrumentation or Higher (Desirable)
• Passion for Growth: A strong desire & motivation to be part of a successful electrical team & contribute to Northern Star's dynamic work environment.

Discover the Perks of working at Northern Star…

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance
• 5 weeks annual leave for FIFO employees
• Employee Share Plan programs
• Parental leave policy
• GoldSTARR program - cash savings for everyday expenses
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services
• Salary Continuance (Income protection) insurance from commencement
• Salary Sacrificing benefits, including Novated Leasing and Remote Area Living benefit options

Candidates must meet our pre‑employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance.
Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Apply now to join the Northern Star team!