Fixed Plant Electrician

CoreStaff; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Perth

Job summary

CoreStaff is seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Electrician to join the maintenance team on a FIFO basis from Perth, WA. The role focuses on electrical maintenance across fixed plant equipment to support reliable, safe processing operations in a mining context.

Successful candidates will have a recognized electrical trade qualification, WA licence, and proven fault-finding skills with experience on crushers, screens and conveyors.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification and WA Electrical Licence required.
• Experience in fixed plant electrical maintenance within mining or heavy industry.
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on fixed plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across crushers, screens, conveyors and related processing equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, motor control centres, variable speed drives and control circuits.
• Follow site isolation, lockout/tagout and permit-to-work procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

Electrical drawings

Education

Electrical trade qualification

WA Electrical Licence

Tools

Motor control centres

Variable speed drives

Job description

Fixed Plant Electrician | FIFO from Perth

At CoreStaff, we pride ourselves on looking after our employees, engaging with you onsite and rewarding you for doing a great job. Feel like part of the Crew, not just another candidate sent to an assignment and forgotten about.

About Our Client

Our client operates a manganese mine, situated approximately 407 kilometres southeast of Port Hedland in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. Renowned for producing high-grade manganese ore, this established mining and processing operation offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team.

Their company values of Dedication, Teamwork, Simplicity, Excellence and Innovation underpin their approach to work, with experienced supervisors and a positive, safety-focused culture supporting the onsite team.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced Fixed Plant Electrician to join our client’s maintenance team, FIFO from Perth.

You will undertake electrical maintenance, fault finding and repairs across fixed plant equipment and infrastructure, supporting plant reliability and safe, efficient processing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on fixed plant equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults across crushers, screens, conveyors and associated processing equipment
• Maintain and troubleshoot motors, motor control centres, variable speed drives and control circuits
• Support planned maintenance, shutdown activities and breakdown response
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Inspect electrical equipment, identify defects and report maintenance requirements
• Work closely with mechanical trades, operators and supervisors to coordinate maintenance activities
• Follow site isolation, lockout/tagout and permit-to-work procedures
• Complete maintenance records and maintain a safe, tidy work area

To Be Successful

• A recognised Electrical trade qualification and current WA Electrical Licence
• Previous fixed plant electrical maintenance experience within mining or heavy industry
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience maintaining processing equipment such as crushers, screens and conveyors
• Sound knowledge of motors, motor control centres, variable speed drives and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• A strong commitment to safety and following site procedures
• A reliable, team-focused approach and ability to work independently
• Willingness to undertake FIFO work in a remote mining environment

What’s on Offer

• FIFO from Perth
• Opportunity to apply your trade skills within an established mining operation
• Work alongside an experienced maintenance team
• A positive, safety-focused working environment
• Ongoing support from the CoreStaff team throughout your assignment