Sean Smith

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Auto Electrician

Industry

Mining

Salary/Rate

AU$80 - AU$93 per hour + Super + Flights + Accomodation

Location

WA

Type

Full Time

UG Auto Electrician, FIFO Perth/Busselton. 7:7 roster. Dedicated Auto Sparky workshop on site with new equipment, great crew culture and facilities.

  • $80-$93ph + super, with a path to permanent employment
  • FIFO Perth or Busselton, direct to site, on-site airstrip
  • New Sandvik fleet + a dedicated Auto Sparkies' workshop

Job title: UG Auto Electrician - FIFO Perth / Busselton - $80-$93ph + Super - 7:7 Roster

Why apply?

Are you an auto electrician who wants to work on new machines, in a dedicated workshop, for one of the contries top mining contractors? This role has lifestyle rosters with direct flights to site from Perth/Bussleton and a real path to permanent work.

  • $80-$93ph + super (casual), based on skills and experience
  • Roster 7:7
  • FIFO from Perth or Busselton, Wednesday flights
  • Fly directly to site, with the airstrip, camp and mine all close together
  • New Sandvik fleet, proper tools and equipment
  • Excellent OEM and in-house technical training
  • Contract to perm

The opportunity

You'll join an experienced maintenance crew at an established underground gold operation in the North Eastern Goldfields, north-east of Kalgoorlie. The contract covers two mining centres, and crews range from 6 to 18 tradespeople, so there's plenty of knowledge to learn from. You'll work with mentors who are experienced at training and coaching, and the company regularly invests in upskilling its people.

The machines

  • Sandvik DD422 development drills
  • Sandvik DL421 production drills
  • Rhino 100HM box-hole drill
  • Sandvik LH621 Boggers
  • Atlas Copco MT65 trucks
  • Normet Charmec
  • Normet Agi's

Your duties

Workshop

  • Fault finding, diagnostics and problem solving
  • Auto electrical and A/C maintenance and servicing
  • Installs and equipment upkeep
  • Assisting with mechanical duties

Field

  • Breakdowns
  • Drill services

What to expect in your first few swings

Your first swing will likely be workshop-focused, so you can get to know the site and procedures and get signed off on your driving and site competencies. After that, you'll be given tasks that suit your skills.

The Workshop

  • 3 bays with an overhead crane
  • Separate workshops for LVs, boilermakers and sparkies

The camp and travel

  • Well-equipped camp with ensuite rooms, TV and A/C
  • 2 gyms, a basketball court and a running track
  • Laundry facilities and a large canteen
  • Wet mess with dart boards, pool tables, table tennis and arcade machines
  • Airstrip on site, a 10 minute charter bus to camp, then 5 minutes to the mine

What you'll need

  • Trade qualified auto electrician
  • Cert II Air Conditioning
  • Strong electrical systems knowledge in heavy machinery
  • Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams
  • A strong safety attitude and values, and reliable and punctual with excellent workmanship

Advantageous:

  • UG hard rock mining equipment knowledge
  • Drill servicing experience

Why work for the company?

  • Contractor with an excellent reputation
  • Regular training and upskilling opportunities
  • A wide range of projects once you've proven yourself
  • Long-term permanent work on offer
  • Attractive pay rates in line with WA industry rates

How to apply

Hit apply or call Sean at Marble Recruitment on 0477 455 480 and I'll send you the site pack.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Sean Smith | ssmith@marble.com.au | 08 6144 2200

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