Electrical Technician

Join Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery

Site-based, Eneabba, WA

Iluka Resources is a leading global producer of critical minerals, zircon and high-grade titanium dioxide feedstocks. In partnership with the Australian Government, Iluka is developing Australia's first fully integrated rare earths refinery at Eneabba in Western Australia's Mid-West. The refinery will produce both light and heavy separated rare earth oxides, supporting diversified global supply chains for minerals essential to defence, renewable energy, anything with an electric motor, robotics and advanced technologies.

About the role

We are seeking experienced Electrical Technicians and Advanced Electrical Technicians to join our team at the Eneabba Rare Earths Refinery. Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, you will help commission and ramp up the refinery, establishing reliable electrical, instrumentation and control systems and the maintenance practices that support them.

As the plant transitions into steady-state production, you will deliver preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance, fault finding and repairs across the site's electrical, instrumentation and control systems, supporting safe, compliant, reliable and efficient plant operation.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the refinery's future, with new camp accommodation and facilities provided.

Key responsibilities:

Commission and start up new electrical, instrumentation and control systems, including motor solo runs and review of inspection and test records

Test, maintain, troubleshoot motors, drives, switchgear, motor control centres, field instruments, cabling and associated fixed plant equipment

Perform electrical fitting, preventive and breakdown maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and plant availability

Fault find and repair electrical, instrumentation and control faults, minimising plant downtime

Inspect, maintain and fault find electrical and instrumentation equipment in classified hazardous areas, within the competencies and authorisations held

Apply electrical isolations, permits to work, testing and compliance requirements, and undertake high voltage switching only when trained and site authorised

Test and maintain safety-critical systems, including trips, interlocks, emergency stops, and fire and gas detection systems

Conduct routine fixed plant inspections and identify opportunities to improve equipment safety, reliability and performance

Record accurate maintenance history in SAP and contribute to defect elimination, continuous improvement and plant optimisation

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have

An electrical trade qualification and a current Western Australian Electrical Worker's Licence

A Certificate III or Certificate IV qualification in Electrical Instrumentation or Instrumentation and Control

Experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial electrical, instrumentation and control equipment

Experience commissioning and maintaining electrical control systems

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

The ability to read, interpret and mark-up electrical drawings

White Card, First Aid, Elevating Work Platform, Forklift, Working at Heights and Confined Space qualifications or licences

A high voltage switching ticket is preferred

A strong commitment to safety, procedural discipline, regulatory compliance and teamwork

How to apply

Applications should include a resume detailing previous experience.

Applications from candidates who are not selected for this opportunity will be considered for future recruitment campaigns.

What we offer

We are committed to upholding our Business Values, supporting equal opportunities, gender equality and cultural diversity. If you share our values of Integrity, Respect, Courage, Accountability and Collaboration, and you have the skills and experience to help us succeed and deliver sustainable value, apply now.

Applications close: 16 October 2026

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