Tradesperson - Fixed Plant Electrical
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Fixed Plant Electrician Lifestyle & Family friendly 8/6 Roster Secure Permanent position direct with company Quarterly bonus, health insurance, salary sacrifice & more! As part of our FY27 additional crew allocation, we are now looking for experienced Fixed Plant Electrician's to join us at our Thunderbox operations. Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the primary role is to utilise skills and knowledge to complete electrical maintenance and installation tasks in all surface operations including the village, in a safe and productive work environment.
What you can look forward to: Working as part of the maintenance team, providing an effective and responsive maintenance function to the production section. Completing preventative & breakdown maintenance tasks as directed by the Supervisor or from Work Order instructions. Recording of all electrical repairs, test results, incidents, maintenance, installations and inspections Ensuring relevant environmental considerations are considered from work orders, particularly hydrocarbon management (oil spills etc.) Develop and carry out HV switching programs and issue HV permits.
Where you’ll add value
Previous similar fixed plant electrical experience Experience in PLC Systems & Control Communication Systems Citect & Field instrument (preferred); Pronto experience (preferred) Contributing to a team and culture which aligns with Northern Star’s vision, goals, and values.
Qualifications
Electrical Trade Qualification & WA Electrical Licence First Aid Qualifications - LVR & CPR HV Switching ticket (Desirable) Cert 3 Instrumentation or Higher (Desirable)
Our people, your benefits
Subsidised GU Health Insurance for employees and immediate family, including gold-level hospital and ancillary benefits with rebates from 80% -100%. Competitive bonus program with quarterly and annual incentive opportunities. Employee share plans with free shares and matched contributions. Comprehensive parental leave policy and confidential wellbeing support. Salary packaging options, including novated leasing and FIFO benefits where applicable.
Flexible working policy, with arrangements considered based on business and role requirements. 5 weeks annual leave for site – based employees About Northern Star Resources Northern Star is a global-scale gold producer, with operating mines, a development project and exploration programs in Western Australia and Alaska.
We own and operate three high-quality production centres
Kalgoorlie, Yandal and Pogo, and one development project, Hemi which are all located in low sovereign risk jurisdictions. At Northern Star, we’re committed to building a strong and sustainable workforce where our people can contribute to the ongoing success of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills through hands-on, practical experience in a fast-paced, diverse environment alongside leading industry professionals.
Guided by our STARR Core Values, we focus on continuous improvement and invest in our people as we evolve and strengthen our business.
Eligibility
Candidates must meet our pre-employment criteria which includes a medical, drug and alcohol screening, relevant right to work and valid Australian national police clearance. Northern Star is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Apply now to join the Northern Star team!
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