Experienced Underground Electrician

SMEC power and technology

Bibra Lake, Perth WA

Electricians (Trades & Services)

Full time

About Us

SMEC Power and Technology Pty Ltd (SMEC) is a privately-owned Australian company that specialises in providing Engineering and Electrical services to the mining industry throughout Australia, Africa, and the Asia Pacific.

Our dedicated in-house design team develops and manufactures all required components within our own facilities in Perth, Western Australia.

At SMEC Power and Technology our people are led by some of the most experienced experts in the industry. With an excess of 30 years industry experience and an average of 10 years employment duration with our company, our management team is well established and have specialised industry experience in Australia and internationally.

Established in 2004 as Southern Mining Electrical Contractors we have grown to become one of Australia’s premium providers of electrical products and services to the mining and industrial markets in Australia and overseas.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Electrician to join our team, with the opportunity to work on FIFO projects across mine sites and industrial installations. This role offers various opportunities including installation, maintenance, and breakdown support for High-Voltage (HV) and Low-Voltage (LV) electrical systems in predominately underground environments.

As an underground electrician, your main role will be to provide day to day maintenance, breakdown, and installation expertise to our clients to ensure the essential continued operation of the electrical plant and equipment.

We also have positions available within our projects team operating in locations such as Kalgoorlie to provide installation and maintenance services for our clients.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Mine Site Projects (FIFO/DIDO): Install HV and LV cabling, switchgear, substations, and associated electrical infrastructure on mining sites.
• Site Shift Relief (FIFO): Perform installation and preventative maintenance on underground electrical systems.
• Complete fault finding, isolations, and inspections to identify faults
• Perform breakdown repairs on mobile and fixed plant equipment
• Ensure all work is conducted in line with site safety standards and procedures

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role, you will need to have the following:

• A Current WA Electrical Workers License or relevant electrical trace certificate
• Current C-Class Driver’s License
• Current First Aid and LVR CPR
• HV Switching Ticket
• Working at Heights
• Underground working experience preferred

About You

You will have the demonstrated ability to accurately fault find and utilise your diagnostics skills in your work.

• You are a hard-working and loyal worker that is not afraid of a challenge
• You have the ability to organise your workload and plan accordingly to complete tasks
• You respect others and have a friendly and inclusive mindset
• You have a commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical
• The ability to pass regular drug and alcohol screening

Job Benefits and Perks

• Long term employment opportunities
• Be part of a respectful and supportive work environment with a high-performing and supportive team
• Competitive hourly rate with all entitled leave and bonuses
• A rewarding and flexible career with exciting opportunities
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• A flexible roster of either 2/2, 2/1, 8/6, or 7/7 giving you the opportunity to spend more time on the things that are important to you and the people in your life