Location: FIFO from Perth
Roster: 8/6 dayshift, 7/7 nightshift
Contract Duration: Until 27 January 2027 with potential to extend
About the Role Rio Tinto is seeking an experienced Workshop High Voltage Electrician to join the team on a casual basis through to 27 January 2027, covering a period of parental leave.
Working within a modern workshop environment, you will play a key role in maintaining and supporting a fleet of advanced autonomous and heavy mining equipment. This role operates on an 8/6 dayshift and 7/7 nightshift FIFO roster, departing from Perth, WA.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform HV electrical maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs across a range of mining equipment
- Maintain and support autonomous haulage systems
- Conduct fault finding and troubleshooting across HV and LV systems
- Ensure all work is completed in line with Rio Tinto safety standards and procedures
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to maximise equipment availability
- Komatsu 930E Autonomous Haul Trucks
- Komatsu L2350 & WE2350 Loaders
- Hitachi EX3600 & EX5600 Excavators
- PV271 Drills
- A range of CAT and Komatsu ancillary equipment
- Minimum 2 years post apprenticeship or 1 year post if your apprenticeship was completed on Mining equipment specified above
- Trade qualification as an Electrician (A Grade license)
- Current HV Switching qualification
- Demonstrated experience in a mining workshop environment
- Strong auto electrical and diagnostic skills
- Experience with autonomous systems (highly regarded)
- Commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship
- Flexibility to work FIFO day and night shifts
- $78 - $86 per hour + super (depending on experience)
- Casual opportunity through to January 2027
- Balanced FIFO roster: 8/6 & 7/7
- Exposure to industry-leading autonomous mining technology
- Work within a global organisation with strong safety culture
- Modern workshop facilities and supportive team environment
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.
