About the Company
RED Appointments provides a broad range of human-resource and workforce recruitment services. Our clients include some of Australia's most respected organisations operating on large-scale, long-life assets. We offer our employees genuine opportunities to work on premium sites and are committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
About the Role & Duties
We are seeking an experienced Electrician / Instrumentation Technician (Dual Trade) for a 12-month contract backfill position supporting a major electrical and instrumentation maintenance department at a world-class mining and processing operation in Olympic Dam, South Australia.
This role is FIFO ex-Adelaide only, operating on a 7:7 roster, with camp accommodation and meals provided. You will be part of a maintenance-focused team responsible for ensuring plant reliability, safety, and compliance across critical infrastructure.
Key duties include:
• Electrical and instrumentation maintenance across fixed plant
• Calibration and fault-finding of transmitters and field instruments
• Responding to breakdowns and unplanned maintenance activities
• Supporting preventative maintenance programs
• Working within strict safety, isolation, and permit systems
This role will suit tradespeople with experience in heavy industrial or mining environments, particularly those familiar with:
• Process plant instrumentation
• Hazardous areas and critical asset maintenance
• CMMS-driven maintenance systems
• High standards of safety, documentation, and procedural compliance
What's in it for You?
• $70-$75 per hour flat rate
• 84 hours per week
• 7:7 FIFO roster (ex-ADL only)
• Camp accommodation and food provided
• 12-month contract backfill
• Immediate start available
• Work on a technically complex, large-scale operation
To be considered, you must hold the following:
• SA Electrical Licence (Unrestricted)
• Certificate III in Instrumentation (highly desirable - Cert IV considered)
• White Card
• Confined Space (within 5 years)
• Working at Heights (within 5 years)
• High Risk Work Licence - WP
• Current Driver's Licence
• LVR / CPR (within 12 months)
How to Apply
To apply, please select Apply Now and submit your resume in MS Word format only.
For a confidential discussion, contact Simon Massey on 0425 286 ***.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To view all current vacancies, visit www.redappointments.com