Underground Electrician

Gold Fields; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with site allowance

Private health insurance allowance

Quarterly operations bonus

Full leave entitlements

Relocation assistance

FIFO from Perth

Employee Referral Program – $10,000

Modern camp with amenities

Job summary

Gold Fields is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician (Underground) for St Ives Mine. The role covers preventative and breakdown maintenance on surface and underground fixed plant infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable operations.

The position offers an 8/6 7/7 roster with residential or FIFO from Perth; relocation support and bus transport are provided for residential staff.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification is required.
• Experience with fixed plant and processing environments preferred.
• Certification in HV switching and first aid is advantageous.

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 administrative processing requirements related to maintenance duties.
• Support and mentor apprentices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

HV & LV systems

Instrumentation experience

PLC experience

Education

Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Job description

• Electrical Technician (Underground)
• St Ives Gold Mine
• Residential (Kalgoorlie/ Kambalda) or FIFO

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.

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 C Class driver’s licence
• Current First Aid Certificate
• HV Switching Certificate (desirable)
• Working at heights and EWP tickets
• Additional tickets (crane, dogging, forklift) highly regarded