Hv Electrician

We seek a versatile and multi-skilled Electrician HV with at least 3 years of experience in the electrical field including a minimum of 1 year working on processing plants. Working on an innovative project, the role is diverse with scope for fresh ideas. This position is offered on an 8/6 roster, FIFO from Perth or Karratha Residential BIBO.

As construction progresses at Mardie, we are continuing to shape our team. We are looking for an individual who is ready to be a part of this exciting project, where you will have the opportunity to really make an immediate impact.

About BCI Minerals 

BCI Minerals is reshaping the future of resources in Western Australia with its rapidly advancing Mardie Salt & Potash Project - the first new solar salt operation in Western Australia in over 25 years and the first to produce salt and sulphate of potash from seawater.

Mardie is a multi-generational sustainable opportunity that will supply the growing chemical, renewable energy, and agricultural industries with Salt and SOP for generations to come.

We are shaped by top talent at BCI Minerals and our people are key to the success of the company. We are proud of our history and continue to strive for excellence.

The Role

The HV Electrician is responsible for the optimisation of the performance, availability, and safety of electrical fixed plant, by liaising with the Process Team, Maintenance Planners, Supervisors and Superintendents to prioritise electrical maintenance activities including high voltage and instrumentation to achieve maintenance targets and ensure statutory compliance and production continuity.

About You

Qualifications & Experience:

• Electrical Trade Certificate & Current Electrical Licence.
• High Voltage Switching Qualification.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawing and fault-finding control circuits.
• 3 years of experience in the electrical field including a minimum of 1 year working on processing plants
• Experience working in accordance with AS3007 and AS3000 electrical wiring rules.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office and competent with maintenance planning and work orders utilising software such as Pronto.
• Self-motivated, well organised, and able to manage own work to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to use initiative and provide guidance to the team in reaching appropriate solutions.
• Well-developed negotiation skills.
• High levels of attention of detail.
• Ability to work in a complex team environment.
• Knowledge of safety and environment management system.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate appropriate behaviours in line with BCI Minerals values.
• Accept statutory appointment as a HV Electrician and ensure compliance with associated statutory responsibilities.
• Liaise closely with the Superintendent Operations, and process team to prioritise electrical maintenance activities to reduce impact on production.
• Assist in work planning, scheduling and resource allocation with a focus on the weekly electrical maintenance plan.
• Practice effective cost management and identify cost minimisation strategies.
• Actively seek to identify areas for continuous improvement initiatives that could have cost and/or production benefits.
• Ensure accurate input of daily maintenance statistics into the process plant reporting system to track downtime and safety.
• Ensure all work carried out has been recorded in the mines book.
• Compliance with WA Mines Safety and Inspections Act and Regulations and Duty of Care.
• Manage contractors on a short & long-term basis.
• Any other tasks as directed by the Superintendent Operations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• The HV Electrician has a direct impact on the business through their responsibility for the quality of the tasks performed or services provided. Impacts on work and performance of their internal customers (Production) and overall effectiveness of the function.
• Has an indirect financial impact on the business as the Maintenance team's efficiency affects Production.
• Has an immediate impact on the environment with regards to proper disposal of waste.
• The role has an important financial impact on the BCI Minerals cost.
• To achieve the objectives of this role advanced knowledge of best practices for maintenance and equipment applications is required.
• The position is impacted by group safety policy, market needs, operation's needs, and decisions taken by Management. 

You must have current unrestricted working rights for Australia to be eligible for consideration.

Supporting a diverse workforce

At BCI we encourage inclusive behaviour, that contributes to an environment and culture of trust and psychological safety where each individual can thrive and a variety of perspectives is not only welcomed ? but needed as they are essential to our success. We recognise that diversity strengthens us, and that true diversity values each person's uniqueness. We understand that no two careers or people are the same at BCI and we offer a great range of employee benefits to accommodate your preferred lifestyle. 

BCI Minerals embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.

What We Offer You

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Permanent Fulltime FIFO position on an 8/6 Roster, with excellent opportunity for growth and development
• Working from our new Mardie Village offering all the modern conveniences.
• Attractive salary packages including site allowances, annual and project incentives for all roles
•  Personal Development and Learning Opportunities
• An engaged and supportive team that are passionate about encouraging each other to succeed.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits, how does it sound having a day off for your birthday, or time off to celebrate culturally important or religious days?
•  Do you like to give back to the community? We also offer Community Service leave!
•  Wellness reimbursements (including for Gym / Fitness activities)
•  Generous Paid Parental Leave for Primary and Secondary carers
•  Novated leasing
• Company funded Life Insurance (including Death & TPD) plus Income Protection.

If you would like to be part of our team, and feel you have the relevant and required skills, we encourage you to apply now! We reserve the right to close this vacancy and commence recruitment prior to the advertising closing date. 

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a national police clearance that not older than 3 months and if site based must hold a WA White Card. 

BCI have signed the Veterans Employment Commitment declaring we value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and will consider veterans for employment opportunities.

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