Electrical Maintainer

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Location
Perth, Western Australia
Category
Mining Resources & Energy
Salary
$72 - $78 Hourly
Posted
10-Nov-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Janelle Scourse
Reference
194037
Electrical Maintainer
  • Competitive hourly pay range + super paid on all hours worked
  • 8/6/7/7 roster | FIFO from Perth
  • Opportunity working at Rio Tinto at Hope Downs

About the Opportunity
Rio Tinto is a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries, producing the materials essential to modern life. Their operations are built on safety, innovation, inclusion and creating value for communities, customers and shareholders.
 
Through Rio Tinto's partnership with Chandler Macleod, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintainer for Hope Downs.

This is a great opportunity to join a safety-focused team working on site with Rio Tinto. You'll work alongside experienced crews, supporting day-to-day operations while contributing to safe and reliable outcomes.
 
Reporting to the Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
  • Maintaining statutory electrical inspections and records in accordance with applicable mining and WHS requirements
  • Fault finding and repair of electrical systems and equipment
  • Completing isolations and inspections, identifying defects and raising quality notifications in SAP
  • Ensuring electrical work is completed in accordance with site safety standards and procedures
  • Maintaining electrical infrastructure in line with the weekly maintenance schedule
  • Supporting planned shutdown maintenance
  • Conducting LV and HV electrical inspections, with potential for HV Operator appointment subject to site requirements and competency

About You
  • Western Australian Electrical Licence (‘A’ Grade)
  • Current First Aid certificate and CPR certificate
  • Current LVR (Low Voltage Rescue) certificate
  • ‘C’ Class manual drivers licence
  • High Voltage Experience, switching ticket (preferred)
  • Previous experience in a similar Fixed Plant Electrical maintainer role (Preferred)
  • EWP, Confined Space, Working at Heights (desirable)
  • Instrumentation experience (desirable)
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills 
  • Dedication to everyone's safety 
  • Ability to pass pre-employment medical and other testing 
 
Why Join Chandler Macleod?
  • Competitive hourly pay range paid weekly
  • Superannuation paid on all hours worked
  • Consistent roster and work-life balance
  • Opportunity to gain experience with Rio Tinto
  • Dedicated Chandler Macleod support team
  • Access to future opportunities across Rio Tinto operations

 
Apply Now!
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Chandler Macleod and work with Rio Tinto at one of Australia's leading mining operations. We're recruiting now and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
 
Diversity & Inclusion
Everyone is welcome at Chandler Macleod. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, females, neurodiverse people, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Together, we're creating workplaces where people feel they belong, can be themselves and have the opportunity to thrive.
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