Underground Electrician | Granny Smith near Laverton | 8/6 and 7/7 FIFO

About the Role

Gold Fields is looking for a permanent Underground Electrician at its owner-operated Granny Smith Gold Mine near Laverton in Western Australia. The role runs on an 8/6 roster that rotates with 7/7, flying in and out of Perth on a direct flight of about an hour. You will report to the Electrical Coordinator and keep the mine's underground electrical and communications systems running safely and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Find and fix faults on high voltage and low voltage systems underground
• Carry out planned maintenance and repairs on underground mining equipment
• Maintain the pumping and ventilation networks
• Look after key surface infrastructure and associated fixed plant
• Keep work areas safe, clean and tidy at all times

About You

• A trade qualification as an electrician
• HV switching certification
• A current manual C class driver's licence
• Current LVR and CPR certificates
• Solid experience maintaining underground electrical systems on mining equipment and surface fixed plant

What's on Offer

• 8/6 rotating 7/7 roster, FIFO from Perth
• Permanent role with a major gold producer and long life assets
• Competitive salary plus site allowance and a private health insurance allowance
• A quarterly operations bonus
• Full paid leave entitlements and pro rata long service leave after five years
• Perth Airport parking card and discounted parking
• A modern camp with a wide range of facilities

About Gold Fields

Gold Fields is a global gold producer whose Australian operations include Agnew, Granny Smith, Gruyere and St Ives in Western Australia. It encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

Apply directly on Gold Fields' careers site using the apply link on this listing.