Electrical Technician - Utilities

Want to be part of something great? At Greatland, we’re building a sustainable future in mining driven by responsible exploration, development, and production of precious and base metals. As our business grows, so does our need for talented, motivated people.

Join a team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland’s core values of integrity, safety, teamwork, accountability, responsibility and results are at the heart of its sustainable operating culture.

The Role

We are searching for a motivated and safety focused Electrical Technician to be a part of the Utilities team at Telfer. This is a full time FIFO role from Perth on a 8 days on 6 days off roster. 

The Electrical Technician will be expected to follow site procedures, isolation requirements, risk assessment processes and relevant electrical standards while actively contributing to a positive safety culture. This role will report into the Utilities Electrical Supervisor and will support the safety, reliable operation, maintenance, and longer-term integrity of various assets including: 

• Site wide HV power distribution switching and maintenance
• Site wide water extraction including bore fields
• Electrical maintenance on our generator fleet
• Laboratory instrumentation maintenance
• Vehicle wash down facilities, including oily water separators and pumps
• Sewage facilities
• Dump leach maintenance
• Statutory electrical testing and building maintenance.

Other accountabilities of the role include:

• Maintain high standards of performance and adopt a proactive approach to occupational health and safety issues
• Monitoring and reporting on status of electrical plant and equipment
• Ensure all work electrical work complies with AS/NZ3000, WAER, WHSA 2020, WHSR 2022 & Telfer Electrical Safety Management Plan: 700-671-SA-PLA-0001
• Ensure compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 and the Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022. 
• Maintain good working relationships with superiors, peers, subordinates and all internal as well as external clients, such as contractors, suppliers, and service providers

About You

You will be a safety-focused and reliable tradesperson with strong fault-finding skills and experience working in an utilities maintenance environment. You will be comfortable working in a team, communicating with supervisors and village personnel, and taking ownership of work from planning through to completion. Additionally you will have:

• A grade Electrical Licence
• Post trade experience with extensive exposure to large scale mining with Utility or Process plant operations & maintenance.
• Experience in high voltage maintenance, reading drawings & completing switching programs.
• Competent computer skills – proficient in SAP or similar computerized maintenance management system and Microsoft package           
• Demonstrated track record in continuous improvement of assets
• Preparedness to accept change and develop new skills and competencies
• Senior First Aid ticket
• LV rescue/CPR ticket
• HV Switching ticket
• Cert IV Instrumentation

Desirable but not essential experiences:

• EWP
• Forklift
• Working at Heights
• HR

About Telfer Operations
Telfer is a long-life gold-copper mine in the Paterson Province of Western Australia’s East Pilbara region. The operation includes both open-pit and underground mining and Australia’s third-largest gold-copper processing facility. Since commencing production in 1975, Telfer has produced over 15 million ounces of gold. The site operates on a fly-in fly-out basis and offers a wide range of onsite recreational facilities to support workforce wellbeing.

Why Greatland?

Join a growing team where your contribution matters, your skills are valued, and progress is made every day. Greatland possesses two long mine life assets at Telfer and Havieron that present remarkable opportunities for the right candidate to grow and make a difference in long-life underground mining projects. We offer:

• Attractive salary package plus performance-based incentives
• Milestone service awards recognising your commitment and achievements
• Education assistance to help you grow and develop your career
• Flexible salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Parental leave designed to support you and your family
• Income protection insurance to safeguard your financial wellbeing

Apply Now!

Applications close 3 October 2026. 

Shortlisting will begin immediately, and Greatland reserves the right to close the advertisement early if required.

As part of Greatland’s pre-employment process, candidates must complete a full medical assessment, provide evidence of Australian work rights, and be able to apply for an Australian National Police Clearance.

At Greatland, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that every recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion decision is made based on individual merit. We do not discriminate on any grounds, and our goal is to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where all individuals can thrive.

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