FIFO from Perth | Rio Tinto Gudai-Darri | 8:6 Roster | Dayshift Only | Up to $78/hr Flat Rate
Tired of being just another number on a large crew? Join a small, close-knit team where your technical expertise and initiative make a real impact every day.
We're seeking an experienced Electrician to join a Mine Water Management team at Rio Tinto's Gudai-Darri operation, maintaining the critical dewatering infrastructure that keeps one of Australia's most advanced mining operations running.
This isn't a large crew environment. You'll be part of a small, highly capable team, trusted to work autonomously across bore fields, pumps, control circuits and associated water management assets. If you're a proactive electrician who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and taking ownership of your work, we'd love to hear from you.
What's in it for you?
✅ $70-$78 per hour flat rate on all hours worked + super
✅ 8:6 FIFO roster from Perth
✅ Dayshift only!
✅ Thursday-to-Thursday roster
✅ Immediate start available
✅ Work for a globally recognised mining operator
✅ Potential pathway to a permanent Rio Tinto position for the right candidate
About the Role
You'll be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting:
- Mine dewatering systems
- Bore pumps and borefield infrastructure
- Motor control and electrical control circuits
- Water management assets
- Electrical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance
What We're Looking For Essential:
- WA A Grade Electrical Licence
- Current LVR/CPR
- Current First Aid Certificate
- C Class Manual Driver's Licence
- Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices
- Residing in Perth, WA with full unrestricted working rights
- 5+ years post-apprenticeship experience
- Mining or FIFO experience
- Experience with dewatering systems, pumps, borefields and control circuits
- Ability to work autonomously in remote environments
This is an excellent opportunity for an electrician who enjoys a varied workload, values autonomy, and wants to be part of a critical function within a world-class mining operation.
Apply now and secure your spot on site at Rio Tinto Gudai-Darri.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
