Electrical Technician

• 8/6 Roster, Day Shift only, 12 Hour days


• 5 Weeks Annual Leave


• Internal and External Training

The Opportunity:

In the role, you will be responsible for performing high quality electrical maintenance, repairs and installations on all fixed plant processing equipment as part of our Mill Maintenance Electrical Department team at our owner operator Granny Smith mine.

Why Join Gold Fields?

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer


• 6% site allowance + quarterly bonus up to 10% annually


• Monthly private health allowance


• Long service leave after 5 years,


• 18 weeks parental leave and 2 weeks cultural leave


• FIFO parking discount


• $10K referral bonus

Skills & Qualifications

• WA A Class Electrical License


• HV Switching ticket and experience


• Instrumentation and sound knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC- highly desirable


• Process Plant experience in a gold processing plant


• Experience with CMMS system, such as SAP and AMT


• WA C Manual Driver’s License

About the Role

• Achieve budgeted maintenance and operational targets by utilising superior, efficient maintenance practices to minimise downtime and production loss


• Safely carry out maintenance activities (planned and reactive) as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor


• Fault-find, diagnose, repair and maintain electrical, communication and instrumentation components within the fixed plant


• HV switching


• Be actively involved in various continuous improvement initiatives and small projects


• Assist with Contractor supervision during shutdowns


• Assist the Supervisors and planners with weekly and shutdown plan development


• The requisitioning of parts and materials, the timely processing of work orders with correct and technically competent information


• Provide support to the Mechanical and Operations Teams as directed.

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities.

We’re building an inclusive workforce where diverse perspectives drive success. We welcome applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds.

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia