Electrician - Mine Water Management (Dewatering)
FIFO from Perth | Rio Tinto Gudai-Darri | 8:6 Roster | Dayshift Only | Up to $78/hr Flat Rate

Tired of being just another number on a large crew? Join a small, close-knit team where your technical expertise and initiative make a real impact every day.

We're seeking an experienced Electrician to join a Mine Water Management team at Rio Tinto's Gudai-Darri operation, maintaining the critical dewatering infrastructure that keeps one of Australia's most advanced mining operations running.

This isn't a large crew workplace. You'll be part of a small, highly capable team, trusted to work autonomously across bore fields, pumps, control circuits and associated water management assets. If you're a proactive electrician who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and taking ownership of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?
✅ $70-$78 per hour flat rate on all hours worked + super
✅ 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth
✅ Dayshift only!
✅ Thursday-to-Thursday roster
✅ Immediate start available
✅ Work for a globally recognised mining operator
✅ Potential pathway to a permanent Rio Tinto position for the right candidate

About the Role
You'll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting:

- Mine dewatering systems
- Bore pumps and borefield infrastructure
- Motor control and electrical control circuits
- Water management assets




- Electrical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance

This role requires someone who can work safely and independently while contributing to a robust team culture.

What We're Looking For Essential:

- WA A Grade Electrical Licence
- Current LVR/CPR
- Current First Aid Certificate
- C Class Manual Driver's Licence
- Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
- Residing in Perth, WA with full unrestricted working rights

Highly Regarded:

- 5+ years post-apprenticeship experience
- Mining or FIFO experience
- Experience with dewatering systems, pumps, borefields and control circuits
- Ability to work autonomously in remote environments

Join a Team That Keeps Operations Flowing
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrician who enjoys a varied workload, values autonomy, and wants to be part of a critical function within a world-class mining operation.

Apply now and secure your spot on site at Rio Tinto Gudai-Darri.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

📌 Electrician - Mine Water Management (Dewatering) (Perth)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Perth