At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the "First Quantum Way".
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result.
That's how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
Job description
This is a residential position based in the beautiful coastal town of Hopetoun on Western Australia's south coast.
The successful candidate will enjoy an enviable coastal lifestyle while working at Ravensthorpe Nickel Operations, with company housing and relocation assistance available.
Reporting into the Supervisor, Electrical you shall be responsible for providing the highest quality services, all services are to be performed within a timely manner.
Tasks include installation, maintenance, and repairs of electrical and instrumentation wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
Ensure that work is in accordance with the relevant Australian and mining standards and regulations codes.
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring that all electrical and instrumentation maintenance is carried out in a secure and efficient manner, to assure maximum reliability and uptime
Meeting set work targets for daily work group activities in accordance with applicable policies and procedures




Achieving results through prioritising activities, delegating and monitoring the progress of assignments, and holding yourself accountable for the results
Motivate yourself and others in overcoming obstacles and achieving goals
Maintain good Fieldbus installation standards to ensure on-going reliability of Fieldbus system
Ensure that data displayed on the DCS system corresponds with the calibration of field
Instrumentation to the required resolution and accuracy as laid down by the Company's calibration procedure
Capable of fault finding on Instrumentation control loops
Maintenance on all plant electrical and instrumentation equipment
Working on motor control systems
DCS wiring
High voltage motors & Low voltage motors and switch gear
Maintain High and low voltage variable speed drives
Battery systems for high voltage protection relays and UPS
Substation Maintenance
Overhead power line from the mine to a sea water intake and booster pump stations
Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
High Voltage Ticket
Must possess a current WA electrical worker license – A grade
Certificate IV Instrumentation certificate




Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in large mining operation
Proven experience with all electrical preventative maintenance, unplanned repair & installation tasks on plant & camp equipment
Valid WA driver's license
Current EWP & confined spaces tickets preferred
Ability to multi-task & work well in a team environment
Positive verbal and written communications skills
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a global mining company producing copper and nickel, as well as gold and cobalt.
Our growing portfolio of operations and projects spans four continents and employs around 20,000 people.
We are well‐known for our 'can do' attitude and specialist technical, project management, engineering, construction and operational skills, which allow us to develop and successfully run complex mines and minerals processing plants.
We strive to go beyond the goals set by other companies.
After 25 years of operations we are now one of the world's top 10 copper producers and we focus on providing a tangible benefit from everything we do for employees, investors and the many communities that host our operations.
From our initial operation reprocessing tailings facilities in Zambia, to the recently completed giant Cobre Panama operation, we have recorded many significant commercial and technical achievements over the past two decades.
By ****, the combined output of our mines will be more than 800,000 tonnes of copper per year.
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📌 Care And Maintenance Technician, Electrical And Instrumentation (Ravensthorpe)
🏢 First Quantum Minerals
📍 Ravensthorpe