Technician : Electrical (Underground) Full Time

Gold Fields; Ku-ring-gai; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Perth Airport parking card

Discounted parking for FIFO employees

Employee Referral Program – $10,000

Modern camp with amenities

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking an Electrical Technician (Underground) to support preventative and breakdown maintenance of surface and underground plant in Western Australia. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and efficient operation of fixed plant.

Offer includes an 8/6 roster with residential or FIFO from Perth, bus transport for residents, relocation assistance, and potential six-month company accommodation for eligible candidates relocating to Kambalda.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification is required.
• Valid A Grade Electrical Licence is required.
• Experience with fixed plant and/or processing environments is preferred.
• Instrumentation and PLC experience (Allen Bradley highly regarded) is advantageous.
• Current First Aid Certificate is required.
• HV Switching Certificate is desirable.
• Working at heights and EWP tickets are preferred.
• Additional tickets (crane, dogging, forklift) highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment.
• Fault-find and repair electrical and instrumentation systems (HV & LV).
• Carry out inspections, servicing, adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Commissioning and decommissioning of equipment and machinery.
• Conduct HV switching activities.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental and site procedures.
• Complete all administrative processing requirements associated with maintenance duties.
• Support and mentor apprentices.

Education

Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification

Valid A Grade Electrical Licence

HV Switching Certificate

Current First Aid Certificate

Working at heights

EWP tickets

Crane ticket

Dogging ticket

Forklift ticket

Job description

Technician : Electrical (Underground) Full Time

2d ago , from Gold Industry Group Careers

Reporting to the Leading Hand Electrical, you will be responsible for delivering preventative and breakdown maintenance across surface and underground fixed plant infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations.

This role is offered on an 8/6 7/7 days and nights roster, either residential or FIFO from Perth. For residential employees, daily bus transport to and from site is provided, along with relocation assistance if required.

Up to six months’ free, company-provided accommodation may be available for eligible candidates from under-represented groups (for example, women in mining and Indigenous Australians) relocating to Kambalda for permanent roles. Accommodation includes basic furnishings and utilities and is subject to availability and housing policy, with support available to assist with transitioning to a lease after the initial six-month period. Eligibility and final terms will be discussed during the recruitment process

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer and long life assets
• Competitive salary with site allowance and private health insurance allowance
• Quarterly operations bonus
• Full leave entitlements, including parental leave
• Pro-rata long service leave after 5 years’ continuous service
• Relocation assistance
• Perth Airport parking card and discounted parking for FIFO employees
• Employee Referral Program – $10,000 per successful referral
• Modern camp with a wide range of amenities to support your wellbeing

About the role:

• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment
• Fault-find and repair electrical and instrumentation systems (HV & LV)
• Carry out inspections, servicing, adjustments and troubleshooting
• Commissioning and decommissioning of equipment and machinery
• Conduct HV switching activities
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental and site procedures
• Complete all administrative processing requirements associated with maintenance duties
• Support and mentor apprentices

Requirements:

• Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification
• Valid A Grade Electrical Licence
• Experience with fixed plant and/or processing environments
• Instrumentation and PLC experience (Allen Bradley highly regarded)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• HV Switching Certificate (desirable)
• Working at heights and EWP tickets
• Additional tickets (crane, dogging, forklift) highly regarded