Underground Electrician

Job Description

• Install, maintain, inspect and repair underground electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform planned and preventative electrical maintenance on underground mining infrastructure.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults and breakdowns on underground equipment.
• Maintain underground electrical reticulation, distribution boards, switchboards, cables and associated infrastructure.
• Work on underground fixed and mobile plant electrical systems where required.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot pumps, fans, lighting, communications and other underground services.
• Carry out electrical isolations, testing, tagging and commissioning activities.
• Conduct statutory electrical inspections and ensure installations comply with Australian Standards, WA mining requirements and site procedures.
• Respond to breakdowns promptly to minimise production downtime.
• Complete maintenance records, inspection reports and relevant electrical documentation.
• Work closely with supervisors, maintenance personnel, operators and other trades.
• Follow site permit, isolation, JHA/JSA and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Identify electrical hazards and report defects or unsafe conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair underground electrical systems and equipment.
• Perform planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults on underground mining equipment.
• Maintain underground electrical reticulation and distribution systems.
• Service and repair fixed and mobile mining equipment.
• Maintain electrical systems for pumps, ventilation fans, lighting, and communications.
• Perform electrical isolations, testing, tagging, and commissioning.
• Conduct statutory inspections and ensure electrical compliance.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimize equipment downtime.
• Complete maintenance records, inspection reports, and documentation.
• Follow LOTO, permit-to-work, and site safety procedures.
• Work safely with supervisors, operators, and other maintenance trades.

Skill & Experience

Underground mining