Leading Hand - Electrical

CITIC Pacific Mining Management Pty Ltd; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave benefits

Personal and family benefits

Education and training

Salary sacrifice options

Lifestyle benefits through preferred供应

Job summary

CITIC Pacific Mining is seeking an experienced Leading Hand - Electrical to join our Processing team at Dewatering on a permanent 2/1 continuous shift roster (nights & days), FIFO ex Perth. Reporting to the Supervisor - Electrical, this role supervises installations and maintenance testing of electrical equipment across the dewatering area.

Successful applicant will have WA Electrical Licence, Electrical Trade Qualification, Cert IV in Electrical Instrumentation and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Qualification and WA Electrical Licence required.
• Experience with VSDs, PLCs and communications protocols.
• Previous supervisory/leading hand experience is essential.
• Current Drivers Licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all plant instrument and electrical equipment safely and efficiently.
• Prioritise electrical breakdown maintenance and coordinate repairs.
• Conduct routine checks and calibrations of area instrumentation.
• Complete planned and unplanned fixed plant maintenance including servicing and repair of plant equipment.
• Complete preventative electrical maintenance schedules.
• Perform a range of multi skilled tasks within the normal trade role.
• Supervise, coach and train staff in new procedures to ensure understanding of requirements.
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are adhered and communicated to all employees.
• Review safe work procedures with maintenance teams on a regular basis.

Skills

Leadership / Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

WA Unrestricted Electrical Licence

Cert IV in Electrical Instrumentation

Tools

EWP

Forklift

Confined Space

Working from heights

Job description

Job no: 499698AJ
Work type: Permanent Fulltime
Location: Cape Preston
Categories: Trades

CITIC Pacific Mining is seeking experienced Leading Hand - Electrical to join our Processing team at Dewatering on a permanent 2/1 continuous shift roster (nights & days), FIFO ex Perth.

Reporting to the Supervisor - Electrical, this role is responsible in assisting the Supervisor in the efficient supervision of installations and maintenance testing of electrical equipment.

In this role you'll be responsible for:

• Maintain all plant instrument and electrical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prioritise electrical breakdown maintenance and contribute to timely completion of repairs.
• Routine checks and calibrations of area instrumentation.
• Complete planned and unplanned fixed plant maintenance including servicing and repair of plant equipment.
• Complete preventative electrical maintenance schedules.
• Complete a range of multi skilled tasks associated within the normal trade role.
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained by: Supervising, coaching and training staff in new procedures to ensure all job requirements are understood.
• Ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are adhered and communicated to all employees.
• Review safe work procedures on a regular basis with maintenance teams.

Successful applicant will have:

• Electrical Trade Qualification
• WA Unrestricted Electrical Licence
• Cert IV in Electrical Instrumentation
• EWP, Forklift, Confined Space, Working from heights
• Experience with Variable Speed Drives (VSD's), Programmable Logic Control (PLC's) and Communication Protocols.
• Understanding of SAP
• Previous Supervisory / Leading Hand experience
• A current Drivers Licence

We are looking for motivated team players with strong communication skills and a positive, practical approach to solving problems.

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professional.

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia's largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia's Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value-adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation - featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

Advertised: 16 Sep 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

Leading Hand - Electrical - Karratha, WA, AU