Location: Perth, WA (workshop) + FIFO/DIDO to mine sites in the Pilbara, Goldfields and Mid West

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Roster: 8 days on / 6 off or 2 weeks on / 1 week off (project-dependent, some flexibility required)

Please Note: Full Australian work rights are mandatory (Australian citizen or permanent resident). Visa sponsorship is not available. Applications from candidates without full Australian work rights will not be considered.

About The Role A well-established, growing WA business that designs, builds, installs and commissions engineered pumping and water-management solutions for the resources sector is seeking an experienced A-Grade Electrician for its installation and commissioning team. With a strong project pipeline, you’ll split your time between the Perth workshop and mine sites across WA, so no two weeks are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Perth Workshop (Between Site Trips)

- Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) on pump skids, control panels and packaged pumping systems
- Splice and terminate submersible power cables to bore and pump motors
- Assemble and wire switchboards, VSDs and PLC-based control panels
- Provide general electrical build support and quality checks before dispatch

On Site: Installation, Testing & Commissioning
- Install and commission the electrical scope for bore and dewatering pump sets (surface and underground), water transfer and pipeline infrastructure, and process-water and re-injection systems
- Set up and commission telemetry and remote monitoring/control systems
- Test, energise and hand over complete pump control packages, including VSDs and PLCs
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults found during commissioning
- Prepare commissioning records, test records and compliance certificates for client MDRs, including bore installation logs





After-Sales & Fault Response
- Attend client fault call-outs, including at short notice
- Provide remote troubleshooting ahead of site mobilisation where practical

Safety, Compliance & Quality
- Complete JSAs and SWMS before starting tasks, and apply isolation and LOTO procedures without exception
- Keep accurate test records, compliance certificates and calibration records for test equipment
- Take part in toolbox talks and help drive a safety-first culture
- Mentor junior staff where required

Essential Requirements
- Full Australian work rights (citizen or permanent resident)
- Current WA A-Grade Electrical Worker’s Licence
- Current driver’s licence, White Card and National Police Clearance
- Ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
- Solid hands-on experience in electrical installation, testing and commissioning, ideally in heavy industrial, mining or water/utilities
- Confident with pump control systems, switchboards, VSDs and PLC panels
- Willing to travel and work rotating rosters (8/6 or 2/1), including occasional swing extensions or short-notice call-outs
- Robust written and verbal English communication skills

Highly Regarded
- PLC programming experience
- Bore pump, dewatering pump and water transfer systems
- Telemetry systems

About You A safety-focused, reliable team player with strong attention to detail, a proactive problem-solving mindset and a “can-do” attitude, who wants long-term career progression.

What’s On Offer

- Competitive remuneration aligned with your skills, licences and experience
- Career development, skills growth and long-term stability within a growing technical business

How To Apply

Submit your resume via LinkedIn or email [email protected]. Only candidates with full Australian work rights will be considered.

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