$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 prospect 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 strong 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 (Australia)
🏢 CQ Field Mining Services
📍 Australia