$80-$90/hr | 2/1 FIFO | Ongoing Contract | Start 5 November

FMS Group is looking for an experienced Auto Electrician to join an established WA mining operation, working across a specialised fleet of large-scale excavators and production drill rigs.

This is an ongoing, long-term opportunity for an Auto Electrician with strong electrical diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities across heavy mining equipment.

You'll be working across Hitachi excavators, Epiroc drills and CAT autonomous drilling equipment, with direct flights into site and a consistent Thursday-to-Thursday FIFO roster.

If you're confident working on diggers and drills and looking for a stable FIFO opportunity with competitive rates, we want to hear from you.

Current Opportunity

Auto Electrician - 2/1 FIFO

- $80-$90 per hour, depending on experience

- Ongoing, long-term contract

- Start date: 5 November 2026

- Thursday-to-Thursday FIFO roster

- Direct flights into site

- Maintenance and breakdown support across digger and drill fleets

Equipment Fleet - Excavators

- Hitachi EX1900

- Hitachi EX2500

- Hitachi EX3600 (3 units)

Equipment Fleet - Drills

- Epiroc D65

- CAT MD6310 Autonomous Drills

Job Overview

- Complete electrical diagnostics, fault finding and repairs across large-scale excavators and production drills

- Troubleshoot electrical control systems, wiring harnesses, sensors, relays and electronic components

- Diagnose faults across machine control, monitoring and communication systems





- Carry out electrical maintenance and repairs to autonomous drilling equipment

- Diagnose and repair electrical faults affecting hydraulic and mechanical system operation

- Complete scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs

- Utilise OEM diagnostic software, electrical schematics and testing equipment to identify and rectify faults

What We're Looking For

- Australian-recognised Automotive Electrical trade qualification

- Previous experience maintaining heavy mobile mining equipment

- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities

- Experience across Hitachi excavators and/or production drilling equipment

- Exposure to autonomous drilling systems highly regarded

- Current Australian Driver's Licence

- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and DAS

- Strong commitment to safety

Why FMS Group?

- Competitive hourly rates of $80–$90

- Ongoing, long-term contract

- Consistent 2/1 FIFO roster

- Direct flights into site

- Work across specialised digger and drill fleets

- Major WA mining operation

- Opportunity to build a long-term career within FMS Group

We're looking for a capable Auto Electrician who can confidently troubleshoot complex electrical faults, work independently and contribute to the reliability of a high-value mining fleet.

Apply Now

If you've got solid heavy mobile equipment electrical experience and are available for a 5 November start, we'd love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

📌 Auto Electrician | Diggers & Drills (Perth)
🏢 FMS Group
📍 Perth