Electrician HV

HV Maintainer Electrical – Utilities – Residential or FIFO

• The perfect balance, working 8 days on, 6 days off roster gives you more time for the things that are important in your life and to your family and community.

• Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits which are designed to make your life better.

• Our friendly teams look after each other because your safety and wellbeing are always our priority.

Where we’re all welcome  

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us who we are.

We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.  The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.   

About the role

We have an opportunity for a High Voltage (HV) Electrical Maintainer to join the Cape Lambert Utilities Division. Rio Tinto Utilities is the electrical network operator and supplies power to the Mining, Port and residential assets in Cape Lambert and Wickham township. You’ll ensure our community has a safe and reliable electricity supply by constructing and maintaining transmission and distribution networks. You’ll respond quickly to faults to minimise disruptions, deliver high-quality work, and adapt to evolving industry standards. Working in various conditions, you’ll plan and execute tasks safely and efficiently. This role is offered as residential based in Wickham, Western Australia where FIFO from Perth will also be considered for the right applicant.

This role provides a diverse range of tasks involving assets and equipment, offering opportunities to broaden your work experience, including:

• Transmission and Distribution Networks (11/33/132/220kV)

• Low Voltage Networks

• Water Treatment System Plant

• SCADA/PLC

• Fuel and Hydrocarbon Systems

Reporting to the Utilities Electrical Supervisor, the role will require you to: 

• Promote electrical awareness and safe work practices

• Attending and rectifying faults in a timely manner, ensuring minimal loss of supply and less disruption to the customer

• Report on the asset condition and conduct inspections

• Execute scheduled work plans and unplanned/breakdown work to utilities assets.

• Engage in continuous improvement 

• Update maintenance systems data (SAP)

• Participating in pre-job planning to identify risks, hazards and task variables and control measures to ensure safe, reliable and affordable job completion.

• Conduct work in compliance to all relevant Statutory Electrical Regulations and Australian Standards.

• Instrumentation and flow control systems

• Experience in investigation, recording, reporting and acting on outcomes from electrical reports, incidents, hazards and faults

About you 

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have the following: 

• Western Australian Electrical Licence

• W.A. Driver's Licence (C Class)

• High Voltage Switching qualifications

• Knowledge of PLC Control systems

• Current First Aid, CPR and Low Voltage Rescue

• A proactive approach and strong commitment to maintaining our safe working culture 

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• High Risk Licences: EWP/WP, Forklift (FL), Dogman (DG), Rigging (RG)

• Experience in operations and maintenance of transformers, overhead transmission and distribution network and high voltage switching operations.

• Proficiency in the use of technology inc. SAP and Microsoft365.

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Electrical Engineering Discipline

• Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) Training

What we offer  

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority  

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto  

• Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia  

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus  

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family  

• Attractive share ownership plan  

• Company provided insurance cover  

• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options  

• Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions  

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support  

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)  

• To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits them  

• Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.

Where you will be working 

Cape Lambert is North of the City of Karratha, close to the town of Wickham and supports amongst other things the port facilities, which consist of four shipping terminals located on the Pilbara coast at Dampier and Cape Lambert which form an essential part of our logistics process. Each terminal has facilities for train unloading, iron ore stockpiling, product blending and ship loading.

Residing in the Wickham township, you will just love that sea change and everything our beautiful WA coastline has to offer as well as the family environment.

Who we are  

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.   

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.  

About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.