Introduction

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Dewatering Electrician to join our team in the Pilbara, working on a 7/7 FIFO roster. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems within the site's dewatering network, supporting critical water management infrastructure in a dynamic mining environment.

What are you going to do 

As a Dewatering Electrician, you will support the maintenance of dewatering electrical assets across site, working on critical infrastructure within a dynamic mining environment. Your duties will include:

  • Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on generators, bore pumps, VFDs, motors, and associated electrical equipment

  • Carry out calibration, fault finding, and troubleshooting on a range of instrumentation, including flowmeters and control systems
  • Complete statutory testing in accordance with regulatory and site requirements
  • Conduct HV and LV isolations safely and in compliance with site procedures
  • Utilize SAP for generating notifications, completing work orders, and confirming time accurately
  • Maintain a strong emphasis on safety, performing comprehensive risk assessments before commencing tasks
  • Identify, report, and manage all workplace hazards and incidents promptly
  • Actively participate in safety meetings, hazard assessments, and adhere to safe work practices in a high-risk environment

Essential skills and knowledge 

Requirements:

  • Electrical Trade Qualification
  • Current Western Australia Electrical Licence (Unrestricted)
  • Current First Aid certificate
  • Current CPR/ LVR certificate
  • Valid Drivers Licence (C class)
  • Demonstrated electrical experience working in ore processing facilities or with detwatering srvices or pump facilities
  • Sound knowledge of electrical installations, repairs, inspections, fault finding to assets and facilities, instrumentation and process control systems
  • Full Australian Working Rights
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and zero harm
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

What we offer

Benefits:

  • Supportive workplace culture that values your growth and success
  • Camp facilities include a gym, and a fantastic wet mess, offering a comfortable experience
  • Rolling roster, providing a stable and predictable work schedule
  • Personalised guidance throughout the recruitment process
  • Salary sacrificing
  • EAP
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trade and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating locally since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Closing: 20 March 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-278922

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Corporate recruiter

Ellyssiah Corica

+61 8 9429 5639

Contact

Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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