Job Description
Experienced Underground HV Electricians required to maintain critical electrical infrastructure across WA underground mining operations.
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25th August, ****
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About the opportunity
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Myndshift Group supports the mining, civil construction and heavy engineering industries, partnering with leading organisations to deliver experienced personnel across Australia.
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We are currently seeking experienced Underground HV Electricians for FIFO opportunities across underground hard-rock mining operations in Western Australia.
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These roles suit trade-qualified electricians with strong underground experience across HV distribution, mine infrastructure, fixed plant and underground mobile equipment.
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Key responsibilities
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Maintain underground HV and LV electrical distribution systems.
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Complete scheduled maintenance, inspections and breakdown repairs.
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Maintain substations, transformers, switchgear, distribution boards and trailing cables.
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Support underground ventilation, pumping, dewatering and communications infrastructure.
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Diagnose faults across motors, starters, VSDs, PLCs and control systems.
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Complete HV switching, isolations, testing and permit activities within site authorisations.
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Maintain electrical systems supporting development drills, production drills, loaders, trucks and ancillary equipment.
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Complete statutory inspections, electrical logbooks and maintenance documentation.
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Work closely with operational and maintenance teams to minimise downtime and ensure equipment remains safe and compliant.




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Experience and requirements
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Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or equivalent Australian-recognised qualification.
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Current unrestricted WA Electrical Licence.
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Current HV Switching qualification and demonstrated switching experience.
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Preferably 3-5+ years of post-trade electrical experience.
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Demonstrated underground hard-rock mining experience is essential.
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Experience maintaining underground HV reticulation, fixed infrastructure and mobile mining equipment.
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Robust fault-finding skills across HV, LV, motor-control and automation systems.
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Current CPR and Low Voltage Rescue certification.
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Current Australian manual driver's licence.
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Ability to complete a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening, and relevant site clearances.
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Working at Heights, First Aid, EWP, instrumentation, PLC, SCADA and underground remote-control experience will be highly regarded.
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Experience supporting Sandvik or Epiroc drill fleets, underground loaders and trucks, ventilation fans, pumps, substations and associated mine infrastructure will also be advantageous.
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What is on offer
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Up to $100 per hour + superannuation.
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Even-time 7:7 or 2:2 rosters.
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FIFO from Perth.
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Long-term opportunities across WA underground hard-rock operations.
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Exposure to established sites, new projects and modern underground electrical systems.
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Opportunities to work alongside experienced underground maintenance teams.
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📌 Underground High Voltage Electrician (Western Australia)
🏢 MYNDSHIFT GROUP
📍 Western Australia