Underground Electricians (Leading Hands and Shift Electricians)

We are seeking experienced electricians for Electrical Leading Hands and Underground Shift Electrician positions across our WA - Norseman operations.

As a Leading Hand Electrician, you’ll support underground mining operations by coordinating day-to-day electrical activities, guiding the crew, and helping deliver safe, efficient and well-organised maintenance and project work across site.

As an Underground Electrician, you’ll help keep the team running smoothly by maintaining safe and reliable electrical systems, assisting with routine inspections and fault checks, supporting apprentices and trade assistants, and ensuring clear communication through simple shift updates.

Benefits of working with Redpath

• Work/life balance on an even time roster
• Career paths through internal promotions
• Business improvement and innovation rewards
• Salary Sacrifice for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA
• Exclusive access to Redpaths benefits, rewards and discounts program
• Employee Assistance (4 sessions per annum), well-being assistance that is free for all the family

Responsibilities

• ensure the safe, efficient and quality completion of all tasks as assigned by the Supervisor;
• achieve safe, timely and cost effective electrical installations and maintenance for the project;
• conduct regular workplace inspections, fault testing and observations to maintain compliance
  with safety, efficiency, quality and statutory standards;
• provide electrical trades labour;
• supervise and provide guidance for tradesperson, trades assistants and apprentices;
• prepare shifts reports detailing work performed;
• ensure electrical works are performed to good practice standards and in accordance with all
  statutory rules;
• strictly adhere and ensure compliance with all relevant site based procedures and advice
  required by both the Client and Redpath;
• attend and contribute to pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, safety meetings, roster change and
  shift change meetings when required;
• complete all pre-start checks prior to use of equipment;

Qualifications and experience

• extensive experience in electrical installation and maintenance in an underground mining
  environment;
• current Western Australian Electrical Licence;
• current Low Voltage Switchboard Rescue Qualification Certificate;
• High Voltage Switching ticket (highly regarded)
• current First Aid and CPR Certificates;
• current working at heights quaifications;
• experience with trouble shooting and mine electrical equipment;
• experience in high voltage work;
• strong fault finding & diagnostic skills;
• strong planning and organising skills to schedule and complete tasks;
• the ability to work well with others in a team environment as well as work unsupervised;
• good verbal and written communication skills;

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.About Redpath

The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors.

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Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast paced business environment.

We will be shortlisting for this position immediately, so please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button below, or visit our website at Careers | Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers