About This Role
We are seeking a motivated High Voltage Electrician on a 6-month contract, FIFO from Perth on a 2/2 roster, to join a high-performing maintenance team at a major Pilbara iron ore operation. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HV systems, instrumentation, VSDs, and general electrical equipment throughout the processing plant, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
As a High Voltage Electrician, you will play a key role in keeping the processing plant running safely and efficiently. You will carry out high voltage switching, electrical maintenance, and instrumentation work across the plant, ensuring equipment reliability and supporting production. The role provides the opportunity to apply your expertise, improve plant performance, and contribute to safe work practices, including responsibilities such as:
Perform high voltage maintenance and HV switching operations, including isolation, testing and restoration of HV systems
Fault-find, diagnose and repair HV and LV electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, protection relays, cabling and power distribution equipment
Maintain, fault-find and support instrumentation systems and field devices across the processing plant
Carry out maintenance and troubleshooting of variable speed drives (VSDs) and associated motor control systems
Complete planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across industrial processing plant infrastructure
Undertake general electrical installation, repair and upgrade works throughout the plant
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with statutory requirements, site procedures and electrical standards
Complete permits, logbooks and isolation documentation as required
Participate in toolbox meetings, safety interactions and continuous improvement initiatives
Work collaboratively with fixed plant maintenance teams and other trade disciplines to support production targets
Maintain tools, test equipment and documentation in a safe, compliant and serviceable condition
Requirements
Requirements:
Electrical Trade Qualification
Current Western Australia Electrical Licence (Unrestricted)
Certificate IV in Instrumentation
HV Switching Operator certificate
Current First Aid certificate
Current CPR/ LVR certificate
Working at Heights (preferred)
Valid Australian Drivers Licence (C class)
Demonstrated electrical experience working in processing facilities
Full Australian Working Rights
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Demonstrated commitment to safety and zero harm
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Benefits
Supportive workplace culture that values your growth and success
Personalised guidance throughout the recruitment process
Salary sacrificing
Novated Leasing programs
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, trade and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating locally since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting