Electrician

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POSITION INFO:
The Electrician will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of electrical equipment—supporting safe and reliable plant performance across tailings reclamation, slurry transportation, and mineral processing. Key Responsibilities Conduct planned maintenance, inspections, and rapid fault-finding on plant electrical equipment, MCCs, VSDs, and distribution boards. Maintain electrical systems supporting slurry pumps, water pumps, conveyors, and agitators. Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals. Perform basic PLC fault diagnosis and collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime. Strictly adhere to mine safety rules, isolations, lockouts, and permit-to-work systems. Complete accurate maintenance records, job cards, and shift handovers. Requirements Recognised Electrician Trade Test and an N3 Electrical Engineering qualification (or equivalent). 3–5 years of post-trade electrical experience in a mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial environment. Proven expertise maintaining three-phase motors, starters, VSDs, and electrical distribution systems; ability to read electrical drawings. Valid driver’s licence, medical fitness compliance, and willingness to work shifts, standby, overtime, and call-outs. This role will suit an electrician with a strong commitment to safety, high attention to detail, and a calm approach under pressure during breakdowns.