Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable gold mining company is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to ensure the reliability of their processing facilities. Located in St Ives, the role involves preventative maintenance and inspections of electrical systems. Applicants must have a WA Electrical Workers License and experience in mineral processing maintenance. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary, site allowances, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Private Health Insurance Allowance

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Increased Leave Entitlements

Paid Parental Leave

Long Service Leave

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Experience in mineral processing plant maintenance, preferably gold.
• Current LV Rescue & CPR certification required.
• Tickets for Working at Heights, EWP, and Confined Space are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Perform inspections and repairs to ensure facility reliability.
• Operate under an 8 days on, 6 days off roster.

Skills

WA 'A' Class Electrical Workers License

SCADA/HMI systems knowledge

High Voltage qualification

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation

Job description

Gold Fields is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our high-performing processing maintenance team. Reporting to the Coordinator: Electrical, ensuring the reliability and performance of our processing facilities. Your focus will be on preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs across electrical and instrumentation systems. Located at St Ives Gold Mine, Western Australia, this position operates on 8 days on, 6 days off 7 nights on 7 nights off roster FIFO from Perth, or residential DIDO from Kalgoorlie or Kambalda. Daily bus transport is provided for residential employees.

Why Gold Fields?

• Job Security: Permanent full-time position with a reputable gold producer operating multiple long-life mining projects
• Competitive Base Salary and Site Allowance: We value your skills and experience. Employees working on site receive an additional 6% Site Allowance
• Private Health Insurance Allowance: Benefit from a $6,000 allowance per annum towards your Private Health Insurance Cover (for couples and family)
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme: Earn up to 10% of your base salary over the year if site targets are met
• Increased Leave Entitlements: Up to 5 weeks Annual Leave per annum
• Inclusive Paid Parental Leave: 18 weeks for Primary Carer and 6 weeks for Secondary Carer
• Long Service Leave: Eligible pro rata after 5 years of continuous service
• Generous Employee Referral Program: $10,000 for successfully referring a candidate who commences in a permanent role with Gold Fields

About You

• WA “A” Class Electrical Workers License (mandatory) with Certificate III or IV in Instrumentation
• Experience in mineral processing plant maintenance (gold preferred)
• Strong understanding of SCADA/HMI systems and process technologies
• High Voltage qualification (desirable)
• Current LV Rescue & CPR certification
• Working at Heights, EWP, and Confined Space tickets
• Manual Driver’s Licence
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Apply via Seek or visit our careers page at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

As an employee at Gold Fields, we expect all levels of employees to always act in a manner that seeks to align and enhance the values, safety culture and performance of Gold Fields.

Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.