Drill Operator

Offering $85–$90 per hour casual, FIFO from Perth and a 2:1 roster, this is a great opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment within an established maintenance team.

There is also the opportunity to remain casual with us or transition to a full-time contract directly with the client after six months, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus when signing a full-time contract (T&Cs apply).

What's on Offer?

• $85–$90 per hour casual rate
• FIFO from Perth
• 2:1 roster
• $3,000 sign-on bonus when transitioning to a full-time contract directly with the client after six months (T&Cs apply).
• Flexibility to remain casual with us or transition to a full-time client contract after six months.
• Superannuation paid on all hours worked.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of major mining equipment.
• Access to corporate discounts, cashback offers and employee wellbeing programs.
• Salary sacrificing benefits available.
• Employee referral program with the opportunity to earn up to $2,500.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

The Role As an Auto Electrician, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing electrical systems across a fleet of heavy mobile mining equipment, helping ensure maximum reliability, safety and operational performance.

Equipment includes:

• CAT 785 and Komatsu 830E haul trucks.
• Liebherr 9400 and Komatsu PC1250 excavators.
• Sandvik and Epiroc drills.
• CAT D10 dozers.
• CAT 16M graders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Diagnosing electrical faults and completing troubleshooting and repairs.
• Conducting inspections, testing and adjustments on heavy mobile plant.
• Maintaining electrical systems and components to ensure equipment reliability.
• Completing breakdown repairs and replacing faulty components.
• Following site safety procedures and maintenance standards.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology or an equivalent Australian-recognised trade qualification.
• Experience working on heavy mobile mining equipment.
• Experience with CAT, Komatsu, Epiroc or similar equipment.
• A current air-conditioning ticket.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• A current HR driver's licence (desirable).
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

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