Electrical Mechanic

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, you will assist with maintaining the safe and efficient operation of all plant, equipment, and buildings on site, whilst adhering to the legislative and organisational OHS requirements.

ABOUT US

Welcome to The Perth Mint, where golden career opportunities await. 

The Perth Mint is an iconic Western Australian organisation operating on a truly global scale. Situated in East Perth for 124 years, The Perth Mint is a premier tourist destination, an award-winning exporter, and a key supplier of precious metals to markets throughout the world.

There’s no organisation quite like it, with a variety of roles available, from engineers and chemists to artists and technicians. 

Foster your fascination and pride in our work. Get inspired every day by the world-class precious metal products we work together to refine, design, produce and then distribute all over the globe. Connect to the rich history of our industry in a workplace firmly rooted in the present — as leaders in sustainability and inclusion.

At The Perth Mint, you’ll be supported in a diverse team where differences are celebrated and your well-being matters — striking the right work-life balance with compassionate team benefits. And if your career goals change, you’ll be empowered to change roles with training and internal mobility.

ROLE

• Ensure a safe system of work, adequately controlling all workplace hazards, and ensuring compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory legislation.
• Ensure that all electrical work being undertaken has been appropriately risk assessed
• Adheres to the relevant policies and procedures within the organisation.
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns using advanced problem-solving techniques and conduct repairs in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Design and build electrical control systems.
• Install and commission new electrical systems.
• Contribute to a program of continual process improvements with regards to electrical works.
• Participate in the development and execution of the site electrical preventative maintenance via the computerised maintenance management system.
• Inputs data in the computerised maintenance management system.
• Ensure own safety and health at work and avoid adversely affecting the safety or health of any other person through any act or omission at work.
• Ensure that all works have been appropriately risk assessed to ensure the safety of the task.
• Independently work on all site-wide electrical processes and equipment including confined spaces and working at heights.
• Possess a sound understanding of all electrical equipment within the refinery.
• Assist in installing and commissioning electrical works in new equipment and projects.
• Report electrical incidents as per DMIRS process.

ABOUT YOU

• Recognised Australian Trade Certificate as an Electrician and a Current Western Australian A-Grade Electrical Licence.
• CPR/LV Rescue.
• Working at Heights Trained and High-Risk Licence.
• Confined Space entry and work trained.
• Willing to obtain PLC training and qualifications for future upgrade of equipment and repairs.
• Fire Extinguisher Training.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial, industrial, and domestic electrical installation techniques, and
• Demonstrated experience performing RCD testing and electrical testing and tagging.
• 3 years site experience on all aspects of repair and service.
• Has shown impeccable work ethic and time management,
• Great attitude and willingness for continual improvement.
• Good understanding of Induction furnace coil inspection, earth leakage device, and control system.   

OUR BENEFITS

• Flexible work including purchased leave, leave at half pay and access to pro-rata long service leave.
• Paid and unpaid parental leave
• Training and development
• Competitive salaries and employee discounts
• Charity and volunteer initiatives
• Income protection after an accident or illness
• Health and wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program
• Salary sacrifice – superannuation contributions.

So go on, make your mark. If you are excited by this role and want to join the team at the iconic Perth Mint, apply today. Part-time and flexible arrangements will be considered on an individual basis.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

Inclusion is at the core of what we do. We are committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make us unique as individuals.

We encourage applications from a range of candidates, including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all gender identities, youth, seniors, the LGBTQI+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If this role excites you, and you think you have what it takes to be a part of the Perth mint team, apply today. 

Applications close on Monday, 18 March 2024 at 5.00pm. The Perth mint reserves the right to close applications prior to this date. Interviews may commence prior to closing date for the right candidates.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia and pass our national security check.