Underground Electrical Technician: HV/PLC Maintenance | FIFO

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

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.