Job Description
Underground Electrician | Redpath Mining | OK Decline | 7/7 Roster | FIFO Perth | Permanent Full Time Role
At Redpath, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture built on safety, respect, integrity, and continuous improvement. We believe that every employee has a role to play in creating a healthy and safe workplace, and we invest in developing our people through ongoing training, support, and career development opportunities.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Underground Electrician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out a broad range of electrical installation, maintenance, and repair activities across both surface and underground operations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic mining environment.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
Why Join Redpath?
This is a full time, long-term opportunity with excellent job security benefits:
About Us
In 1962, Jim Redpath's vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath's employees are the heart of the company's success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.
Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
Underground Electrician | Redpath Mining | OK Decline | 7/7 Roster | FIFO Perth | Permanent Full Time Role
At Redpath, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a culture built on safety, respect, integrity, and continuous improvement. We believe that every employee has a role to play in creating a healthy and safe workplace, and we invest in developing our people through ongoing training, support, and career development opportunities.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Underground Electrician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out a broad range of electrical installation, maintenance, and repair activities across both surface and underground operations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic mining environment.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Perform workplace inspections, fault finding, testing, and pre-start checks to ensure equipment is safe, compliant, and operating efficiently.
- Carry out all electrical work in accordance with statutory requirements, technical standards, site procedures, and industry best practice.
- Provide guidance and supervision to Trades Assistants and Apprentices while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
- Complete required documentation, including shift reports, JSAs, Safe Stops, and promptly report incidents, hazards, accidents, and near misses.
- Actively participate in pre-starts, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and other operational meetings to promote a strong safety culture and effective communication.
Qualifications
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Extensive experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and fault finding within an underground mining environment.
- Current WA Electrical Licence, Low Voltage Switchboard Rescue and First Aid & CPR.
- Demonstrated experience with high-voltage electrical systems and underground mining equipment.
- Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and complete work safely and efficiently.
Why Join Redpath?
This is a full time, long-term opportunity with excellent job security benefits:
- Competitive hourly rates + super paid on all hours
- Even time roster for true work life balance
- Ongoing training & OEM accredited trade courses
- Clear career progression pathways
- PPE provided
- Salary Sacrifice options for Superannuation and Novated car leasing
- Discounted health insurance with BUPA
- Prescription safety glasses reimbursement (up to $200)
- Employee Assistance Program - 4 free sessions annually for you and your family
- Redzone Reward Program - discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
- Service Milestone Bonuses: $3k at 5 years, $10k at 10 years, $15k at 15 years $20k at 20 years
About Us
In 1962, Jim Redpath's vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath's employees are the heart of the company's success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.
Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.