Electrician

Country/Region: AU

• State: WA
• City: Perth
• Job ID: 19050
• Electrician
• Our Opportunity

Location: Christmas Creek – located on the traditional lands of the Nyiyaparli people

Roster: 7 Days / 7 Ninghts / 14 Off- FIFO from Perth, Busselton, Kununurra, Fitzroy Crossing, Broome, Port Hedland or Karratha

At Fortescue, we’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and innovative workplace where our people can thrive. We are currently seeking experienced Electricians to join our Christmas Creek operations team, supporting the reliability and performance of our Ore Processing Facilities (OPF).

This is an exciting opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment in a fast-paced mining environment while contributing to the future of green industry and sustainable operations.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving fixed plant reliability through both preventative and breakdown maintenance activities. Your duties will include:

Conducting breakdown and preventative maintenance on OPF assets

Performing daily inspections, repairs, and maintenance of fixed plant equipment

Diagnosing faults and troubleshooting electrical issues efficiently and safely

Identifying and supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Raising notifications and work orders within maintenance systems

Completing modular and shutdown maintenance activities

Carrying out statutory testing and inspections in line with site requirements

Ensuring compliance with AS3000, Work Health Regulations, and relevant Act

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification
• Current WA ‘A’ Class Electrical Workers Licence
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Demonstrated experience maintaining fixed plant equipment within a mining environment
• Experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, isolation procedures, and permitting systems
• * A strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and continuous improvemen
• About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

https://fortescue.com/careers

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.