Project Electrician

Westgold Personnel Pty Ltd; Kambalda East; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based bonus

Group salary continuous insurance

Health and wellness allowance

Health insurance discount

Family and Medical leave policies (IVF

Referral Bonus

Long service leave

Salary sacrifice options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Westgold Resources is seeking a skilled Electrical professional to deliver project works at the Beta Hunt site in Kambalda, WA. You will lead electrical teams, coordinate with supervisors, planners and other trades to ensure safe and efficient operation.

The role requires extensive knowledge of mining electrical standards, WHS compliance and strong mentoring of apprentices and trainees. Local residency or FIFO options may be available.

Qualifications

• Valid WA Class C driver’s licence.
• National Police Clearance certificate.
• First Aid Certificate – CPR and LVR.
• HV Switching Certificate (desirable).
• HR Class driver’s licence (desirable).
• High Risk Licence (FL, WAH, DG) (desirable).
• Remote Control Technologies Training (desirable).
• Electrical Nominee – current or eligible (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical project works in surface and underground mining environments.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to electrical teams, contractors and apprentices.
• Conduct and oversee HV switching, isolation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Lead and support electrical teams on site, including during breakdowns and unplanned work.
• Ensure high-risk activities are planned and conducted to WHS and mining regulations.
• Assist with mentoring of apprentices and trainees.

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician)

A-Grade Electrical Licence

Job description

About the Opportunity

Westgold Resources is shaping the future of gold mining in Western Australia. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team who shares our vision of building a sustainable and profitable major Australian gold business.

The Westgold Offer

Full-time, permanent positions, a competitive salary and attractive benefits package based at our Beta Hunt site in Kambalda.

• A family friendly roster to suit your lifestyle – 8 days on, 6 days off flying in and out on Tuesdays or Thursdays
• Flexible employment options including FIFO, DIDO, and residential opportunities in Kambalda & Kalgoorlie
• A growing company that supports employee’s development

The Role

• Deliver electrical project works in surface and underground mining environments
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to electrical teams, contractors and apprentices
• Conduct and oversee HV switching, isolation, testing and commissioning activities
• Lead and support electrical teams, contractors, and apprentices on site, including during breakdowns and unplanned work, coordinating with supervisors, operations, and other trades to restore equipment safely and efficiently
• Ensure all work involving Work at Height (WAH) and other high-risk activities is planned, risk assessed and executed in compliance with WHS and mining regulations
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of mining regulations, electrical standards and site‑specific requirements
• Participate in project planning, scheduling and coordination with supervisors, planners and other stakeholders to meet project deadlines
• Identify hazards, defects and improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions to minimise risk and downtime
• Complete all documentation, inspections and reporting accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist with ongoing training and mentoring of apprentices, trainees and other trades

What Do I Need?

• Valid WA Class C drivers’ license
• National Police Clearance Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrician) with current A-Grade Electrical Licence
• First Aid Certificate – Current CPR and LVR Certificate
• HV Switching Certificate (desirable)
• HR Class drivers’ license (desirable)
• High Risk License (FL, WAH, DG) (desirable)
• Remote Control Technologies Training (desirable)
• Electrical Nominee – current or eligible (desirable)

Benefits

• Performance based bonus
• Group salary continuous insurance
• A health and wellness allowance
• Health insurance discount
• A range of Family and Medical leave policies that includes IVF, surrogacy and adoption
• Referral Bonus - bring your mates along!
• 5 years' pro rata long service leave
• Salary sacrifice options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that include free confidential counselling, wellbeing services that includes financial advice

Core Values

Show Respect, Choose Safety and Deliver Value. We believe that these values define our culture, behaviours and actions.

Diversity and Inclusion

Westgold is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone matters. We believe diversity is a strength and true diversity includes those from First Nations People, various cultures, age groups, Neurodiverse backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, diverse abilities and religions. We value the unique perspectives and experiences each person brings and that diverse teams leads to innovation and success. Our goal is to have safe and respectful environments where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and we strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Westgold appreciates that standard recruitment processes are not accessible for everyone. If you believe you require additional support or accommodations, so you feel comfortable participating in our recruitment process for this or any of our roles, please feel free to email [e-mail]

Our Commitment

Westgold reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified.

We will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party. At Westgold we offer more than a job, we offer you a career. Coming to work every day isn't just about the job, it's about camaraderie, it's about feeling a sense of achievement and it's about fulfilling your role alongside your work mates. Our teams possess a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share their experiences. We welcome entry level candidates to our workforce in addition to highly experienced professionals looking to make their mark within a growing organisation.

Application Information

Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria’s which includes medical and drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work checks and be able to provide a valid Australian national police clearance and an Australian driver’s licence (or be able to obtain).