High Voltage (HV) Electrician - Mobile Plant

Premium Mechanical Group; Newman; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay cycles

FIFO flights from major cities

Salary sacrificing options

Health insurance discounts

Employee recognition programs

Referral incentives

Job summary

Premium Mechanical Group is seeking qualified High Voltage Electricians for mobile plant maintenance in Western Australia on 2/1 or 2/2 FIFO rosters. You will diagnose, repair and preventively maintain heavy CAT, Komatsu or Liebherr equipment using thorough schematic interpretation.

Role requires WA A-Grade Licence, HV switching cert, and an Australian Driver's Licence with a recent Police clearance. Pre-employment checks and drug screening apply; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Australian Electrical Trade Certificate or equivalent.
• WA A-Grade Electrical Licence held.
• HV Switching Certificate obtained and valid.
• Mobile plant maintenance experience on heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-voltage diagnostics and maintenance on heavy mobile equipment.
• Interpret complex electrical schematics autonomously.
• Execute HV isolations and switching to safety standards.
• Maintain reliability on 12-hour shifts in FIFO operations.

Skills

Autonomous fault-finding

Schematic reading

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Education

Electrotechnology Certificate III (or equivalent)

WA A-Grade Electrical Licence

HV Switching Certificate

Tools

CAT/Komatsu/Liebherr experience

High voltage switching equipment

Job description

Seeking several qualified and self-motivated High Voltage (HV) Electricians for mobile plant maintenance operations in Western Australia based on either 2/1 or 2/2 FIFO rosters. These roles involve carrying out preventative maintenance, diagnostics, autonomous fault-finding, and breakdown repairs across high-capacity electric-drive haul trucks and production excavators/diggers.

PREMIUM Job Role Responsibilities

• Perform high-voltage electrical diagnostics, scheduled maintenance, and breakdown repairs on heavy mobile equipment.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics autonomously.
• Execute all high-voltage isolations, switching, and maintenance tasks under strict safety standards.
• Maintain equipment reliability across 12-hour rolling shifts.

PREMIUM Requirements

• Australian Electrical Trade Certificate - Certificate III in Electrotechnology (or equivalent)
• Western Australia (WA) 'A' Grade Electrical Licence
• High Voltage (HV) Switching Certificate
• Demonstrated mobile plant maintenance experience on CAT, Komatsu or Liebherr machinery
• Strong schematic comprehension and proven autonomous fault-finding ability
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• National Police Clearance (issued within the last 3 months)
• Full Australian Working Rights (Please note we do not offer sponsorship packages)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening

PREMIUM Benefits

• Weekly pay cycles with superannuation paid on all hours worked
• Company-provided FIFO flights from major capital cities in Australia and New Zealand
• Salary sacrificing arrangements
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• Employee recognition programs and referral incentives
• Safe, supportive, and inclusive team culture

About Premium Mechanical Group

supplies skilled mobile plant maintenance professionals to the mining, construction and transport industries throughout Australia. We pride ourselves on providing rewarding opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a people-first culture where our employees are supported and valued.