Electrical Leading Hand – Heavy Mobile Equipment

Sino Iron is the largest magnetite mining and downstream processing operation in Australia, located 100kms Southwest of Karratha in the mining hub of the Pilbara.

Our fully integrated operation features an open pit mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

The Opportunity

CITIC Pacific Mining is currently looking for an experienced Electrical Leading Hand-Heavy Mobile Equipment to join our team on a permanent 2/1 continuous shift roster (days & nights), FIFO ex Perth.

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will be responsible for the general leadership of the Electrical Maintenance team. Manage the servicing, maintenance, and repair to a fleet of Electric Drive trucks, Caterpillar ancillary equipment, Letourneau wheel Loaders and associated components.

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Providing assistance to the supervisor or planner on job estimations and work orders.
• Safety performance as measured by safety incidents and lead indicators, such as inspections and Safe Work Observations
• Control the service times of jobs.
• Ensuring all activities undertaken by employees and subcontractors are carried out in accordance with CPM’s policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that workshop tooling is returned to the tool storage area in a clean, safe, and useable condition.
• Providing instruction, assistance, direction and technical advice to all electrical tradespersons, apprentices, and trainees in the performance of their duties.
• WA Mines Safety and Inspections Act and Regulations are to be adhered to and specifically always demonstrate duty of care compliance.
• Completing hazard report forms for any hazards identified.
• Participating in safety incident reports and investigations where required.

Successful applicant will have:

• WA electrical workers license with 5+ years mining experience
• Extensive electric drive system experience
• Class ‘C’ motor vehicle licence or equivalent
• Computing skills (Technical and diagnostic software)
• Work Safe License EWP, LF and safe working at heights.
• Substation safety and LV rescue (Desirable)
• Advanced trade qualifications conducted by recognised training institutes. (Desirable)

We are looking for motivated team players, with good communication skills and a can-do attitude. 

 Perks & Benefits

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professional.

 To Apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position. 
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

 About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia’s largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia’s Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new downstream processing industry for the nation, transforming magnetite iron ore into a high-grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 30,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

To learn more about Sino Iron, please visit www.citicpacificmining.com