High Voltage Electrician

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

With strong growth in our Tom Price Department has an exciting opportunity for High Voltage Electricians on a 2/2 roster . In this role, you will focus on breakdown maintenance and general service maintenance activities to our Electric Haul series trucks, Dash 7's on site. Based on a new Greenfields site in the Pilbara, this permanent role will allow you to access OEM training while you build a long-term career in a global company.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
• Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) Electrical trade qualifications with a High Voltage Switching Ticket
• Have experience with Mining, Earthmoving and/or Construction equipment electrical fault finding & diagnosis
• Have the ability to recognise basic product quality deviations/faults
• Hold good communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Having experienced in a production line style workshop would be advantageous

Benefits

Work with a global leader and make a big difference in a company that stands in its own right. We are offering:

• Competitive starting wage, 15% nightshift loading, zone allowance and the potential to earn bi-annual bonuses!
• Scaled rates - starting rate at $66/hr, potential to qualify for $85/hr based on yearly performance and training completed.
• Superannuation paid on all ordinary hours up to 12hrs per rostered shift.
• Minimum 12hrs paid for all work days whilst working in the Pilbara on rostered days.
• 1hr of airport standby time and 2hrs of flight travel time paid to/from Pilbara.
• Reimbursements paid for transport to and from home to airport and or airport parking.
• 210hrs annual leave & 10 days personal leave per annum.
• Great workplace culture - empathetic & supportive supervisors who strive for good work/life balance.
• Tailored training to suit career development - inclusive of both product specific & high risk training.
• Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Career progression opportunities based on merit
• Rewarding employee benefits on a range of goods and services with exclusive staff discounts
• Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Be a part of a leading OEM that genuinely values its employees and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work!

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.