The Water Services Electrician will be responsible for the safe and reliable operation, maintenance, and fault response of electrical systems supporting site water infrastructure. This role is embedded within the Water Management / Utilities team and plays a critical role in ensuring continuity of water supply, dewatering operations, and supporting mine production through high system availability and compliance. This is a FIFO role on a 7:7 roster
Description
Key Responsibilities
* Perform planned and reactive electrical maintenance across water services infrastructure, including borefields, pump stations, and associated facilities.
* Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify faults across low voltage electrical systems to minimise downtime and maintain system availability.
* Maintain and repair electrical equipment such as:
* Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
* Bore and transfer pumps
* Diesel generators
* Monitoring and control systems (including instrumentation and telemetry)
* Motor control centres (MCCs)
* Respond promptly to breakdowns and operational issues, ensuring safe isolation, fault identification, and return to service.
* Conduct statutory inspections, testing, and compliance activities in accordance with Australian Standards, site procedures, and legislative requirements.
* Complete maintenance documentation, defect reports, and work orders accurately within site CMMS systems.
* Work collaboratively with mechanical, operations, and water management teams to support system performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety leadership, and compliance with site safety management systems.
Profile
Essential:
* Current WA A-Grade Electrical Licence
* Current WA Driver's Licence
* CPR / LVR certification
* First Aid Certificate
* Demonstrated experience working as an Electrician in a mining, utilities, or heavy industrial environment
* Proven fault-finding and breakdown response capability
Desirable:
* Experience working on water services, dewatering, or borefield infrastructure
* Exposure to VSDs, generators, MCCs, and remote site power systems
* Instrumentation and telemetry experience
* Previous FIFO experience on large-scale mining operations
Safety & Compliance
* Strong commitment to safety, risk management, and procedural compliance
* Ability to work in remote environments and adhere to site isolation, permit, and lockout/tagout requirements
* Consistent demonstration of safe work behaviours and team accountability
Job Offer
*
o 6 months Contract with potential to progess to permanent
* Tier 1 mining company
* Salary sacrificing
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Jason Mulenga on or