Underground High Voltage Electrician

MyndShift Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Perth

Up to $100/hour + superannuation

Job summary

Myndshift Group is seeking experienced Underground HV Electricians for FIFO roles across Western Australia’s underground hard-rock mining operations. You will maintain HV/LV distribution, substations and control systems while supporting ventilation and pumping infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years post-trade electrical experience, a Certificate III, and a WA Electrical Licence with HV switching qualifications.

Qualifications

• Underground HV electric experience in hard-rock mining is essential.
• Industrial HV distribution, mine infrastructure and fixed plant exposure.
• Current WA Electrical Licence and HV switching qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain underground HV and LV electrical distribution systems.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, inspections and repairs.
• Maintain substations, transformers, switchgear and boards.
• Support underground ventilation, pumping and comms infra.
• Diagnose faults across motors, starters and automation systems.
• Perform HV switching, isolations and permit activities.
• Maintain systems supporting development and production equipment.
• Complete inspections, logbooks and maintenance documentation.

Skills

Underground HV experience

Fault finding HV/LV

Automation systems knowledge

Equipment maintenance

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

WA Electrical Licence

HV Switching qualification

Tools

Drill fleet experience (Sandvik/Epiroc)

SCADA systems

CPR/Low Voltage Rescue

Job description

Experienced Underground HV Electricians required to maintain critical electrical infrastructure across WA underground mining operations.

25th August, 2026

About the opportunity

Myndshift Group supports the mining, civil construction and heavy engineering industries, partnering with leading organisations to deliver experienced personnel across Australia.

We are currently seeking experienced Underground HV Electricians for FIFO opportunities across underground hard-rock mining operations in Western Australia.

These roles suit trade-qualified electricians with strong underground experience across HV distribution, mine infrastructure, fixed plant and underground mobile equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain underground HV and LV electrical distribution systems.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, inspections and breakdown repairs.
• Maintain substations, transformers, switchgear, distribution boards and trailing cables.
• Support underground ventilation, pumping, dewatering and communications infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults across motors, starters, VSDs, PLCs and control systems.
• Complete HV switching, isolations, testing and permit activities within site authorisations.
• Maintain electrical systems supporting development drills, production drills, loaders, trucks and ancillary equipment.
• Complete statutory inspections, electrical logbooks and maintenance documentation.
• Work closely with operational and maintenance teams to minimise downtime and ensure equipment remains safe and compliant.

Experience and requirements

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent Australian-recognised qualification.
• Current unrestricted WA Electrical Licence.
• Current HV Switching qualification and demonstrated switching experience.
• Preferably 3-5+ years of post-trade electrical experience.
• Demonstrated underground hard-rock mining experience is essential.
• Experience maintaining underground HV reticulation, fixed infrastructure and mobile mining equipment.
• Strong fault-finding skills across HV, LV, motor-control and automation systems.
• Current CPR and Low Voltage Rescue certification.
• Current Australian manual driver's licence.
• Ability to complete a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, and relevant site clearances.

Working at Heights, First Aid, EWP, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA and underground remote-control experience will be highly regarded.

Experience supporting Sandvik or Epiroc drill fleets, underground loaders and trucks, ventilation fans, pumps, substations and associated mine infrastructure will also be advantageous.

What is on offer

• Up to $100 per hour + superannuation.
• Even-time 7:7 or 2:2 rosters.
• FIFO from Perth.
• Long-term opportunities across WA underground hard-rock operations.
• Exposure to established sites, new projects and modern underground electrical systems.
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced underground maintenance teams.