High Voltage Electrician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time positions

Excellent camp facilities

Training & development

Flights & novated leasing

Corporate discounts

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Thiess is seeking a HV Mobile Maintenance Electrician to maintain a fleet of electric drive LIEBHERR T264 haul trucks in our Western Australia operations. You will perform electrical servicing, breakdown diagnosis and component replacements, with OEM training and career development support.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years’ experience in high voltage machinery, strong fault-finding skills, and relevant licences. WA-based, full-time role with ongoing training and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in high voltage electric drive machinery and mobile plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 and WHS Act/Regulations is valuable.
• Proactive, team-oriented with strong fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fleet of electric drive LIEBHERR T264 haul trucks.
• Perform regular electrical servicing and breakdown repairs.
• Document QA checks and complete site electrical logbook entries.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance experience

Education

WA Unrestricted Electrical Licence (A Grade)

Cert III Electrotechnology

LVR/CPR

First Aid

HV Switching Certificate

HR Licence desirable

Tools

Instrumentation/motor control

Control systems experience

Job description

Work with a team of the best

With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.

About the role

As our next HV Mobile Maintenance Electrician to join the team, your role will be the effective maintenance of a fleet of electric drive LIEBHERR T264 haul trucks. This includes regular electrical servicing, attending breakdowns to diagnosis and repair and component replacements. Included for the right candidate will be OEM training and continual support to further develop your electrical knowledge and career in the Thiess mobile maintenance team.

Duties will also include:

• Statutory electrical testing and inspections of mobile plant
• Assist with electrical breakdowns of mobile and fixed plant
• Future involvement with maintenance of EV coach and light truck
• Testing, QA and documentation
• Complete site electrical logbook entries

About you

You will have a minimum of 2 years’ demonstrated experience in high voltage electric drive machinery (trucks, excavators, shovels) and mobile plant maintenance. Experience with AC and DC motors, VSD/VFD, PLCs, ELV/auto electrical and the exposure to communication systems with fault finding and diagnostic capabilities will be highly regarded.

A knowledge of AS/NZS 3000 requirements and WHS Act/Regulations is also highly regarded. This position would suit a proactive highly conscientious person wanting to join a cohesive team and take the next step in a developing electrical industry and bring their career to the next level.

• WA Unrestricted Electrical Licence (A Grade)
• Cert III Electrotechnology
• LVR/CPR (Within 1 year)
• First Aid
• HV Switching Certificate (Within 2 Years)
• Instrumentation/motor control and control system experience
• WAH, high risk work licence and EWP
• HR Licence desirable

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time positions
• Excellent camp facilities - newly renovated
• Thiess’ commitment to training & development
• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
• Referral bonus program

About us

At Thiess, we partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia and the Americas. For more than 85 years, we have operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses global insight to optimise solutions and create value for each project, positioning them for optimal efficiency, productivity and cost performance, backed by how we meet our commitments. Thiess is committed to being at the forefront of sustainable mining, leveraging the power of our people and technology to support clients in their journey to more sustainable enterprises.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com