High Voltage Electrician

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company as a High Voltage Electrician in a permanent role that emphasizes safety and career development. You will focus on maintaining Electric Haul series trucks and benefit from tailored training and a supportive workplace culture. With competitive pay, including nightshift loading and bonuses, this opportunity offers long-term job security and career progression. Experience a rewarding work environment that values your contributions and ensures a healthy work-life balance. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive starting wage

15% nightshift loading

Bi-annual bonuses

Scaled rates up to $85/hr

12hrs paid for all work days

Reimbursements for transport

210hrs annual leave

10 days personal leave

Tailored training for career development

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Hold relevant Australian Electrical trade qualifications with a High Voltage Switching Ticket.
• Experience with Mining, Earthmoving and/or Construction equipment electrical fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Focus on breakdown maintenance and general service maintenance activities.
• Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced and prioritized.

Skills

Electrical fault finding & diagnosis

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Teamwork

Education

Australian Electrical trade qualifications

High Voltage Switching Ticket

Job description

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

Our Tom Price Department is looking to appoint highly skilled and experience High Voltage Electricians to join our team with multiple rosters available.

In this role, you will focus on breakdown maintenance and general service maintenance activities to our Electric Haul series trucks, Dash 7’s on site. This permanent role will allow you to access OEM training while you build a long-term career in a global company.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
• Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) Electrical trade qualifications with a High Voltage Switching Ticket
• Have experience with Mining, Earthmoving and/or Construction equipment electrical fault finding & diagnosis
• Have the ability to recognise basic product quality deviations/faults
• Hold good communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Having experienced in a production line style workshop would be advantageous

Benefits

Work with a global leader and make a big difference in a company that stands in its own right. We are offering:

• Competitive starting wage, 15% nightshift loading, zone allowance and the potential to earn bi-annual bonuses!
• Scaled rates – starting rate at $70/hr, potential to qualify for $85/hr based on yearly performance and training completed.
• Superannuation paid on all ordinary hours up to 12hrs per rostered shift.
• Minimum 12hrs paid for all work days whilst working in the Pilbara on rostered days.
• 1hr of airport standby time and 2hrs of flight travel time paid to/from Pilbara.
• Reimbursements paid for transport to and from home to airport and or airport parking.
• 210hrs annual leave & 10 days personal leave per annum.
• Great workplace culture – empathetic & supportive supervisors who strive for good work/life balance.
• Tailored training to suit career development – inclusive of both product specific & high risk training.
• Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Career progression opportunities based on merit
• Rewarding employee benefits on a range of goods and services with exclusive staff discounts
• Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Be a part of a leading OEM that genuinely values its employees and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work!