Auto Electrician

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With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a company and a culture where great people can excel and where they are developed and supported to reach their highest potential. Join our team today.

About the role

We are seeking Auto Electricians to join our Thiess Western Region Maintenance hub located in Hazelmere, working Monday – Friday.

The Maintenance Hub is designed to support repairs and refurbish a variety of Mining Equipment and Components within Thiess and subsidiary internal Asset refurbishment requirements as well as external key Tier 1 mining customers.

With a strong pipeline of machine refurbishments including major component changes on a fleet of CAT 793F's, this position also offers a great working atmosphere with potential to grow your career into any aspect of maintenance and asset management within the Thiess group.

About you

• Able to conduct thorough diagnostics to identify electrical and electronic faults.


• Efficiently repair and replace faulty electrical components


• Proficient in Servicing and repairs to heavy vehicle air-condition systems


• Able to read electrical schematics, diagnosing, and carrying out repairs on 12/24v electrical systems


• Trade certified Auto Electrical Tradesperson


• Previous open cut mining experience in the maintenance of a heavy earthmoving fleet essential


• Specific experience with Caterpillar Dump Trucks, Hitachi Excavators and Ancillary Equipment


• Previous experience with air conditioning systems required


• HR drivers licence (desirable)


• Proven compliance and commitment to health and safety at all times

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time positions


• Modern workshop facilities


• Thiess’ commitment to training & development


• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.


• Referral bonus program – earn $5k for a successful referral!

About us

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 80 years, we’ve operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in.

We recognise the value of an inclusive and diverse workplace through our vision of everyone matters always. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best self to work because they feel safe, included and empowered.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

How to apply

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