Silverstone are seeking experienced BHP inducted Dewatering Electricians to join our client BHP Iron Ore at one of their operations in the Pilbara.
Working an 8/6 FIFO roster from Perth (day shift only), you’ll play a key role maintaining critical dewatering and power generation equipment to maximise equipment reliability, productivity and safety across site.
Key Responsibilities
- Electrical maintenance, servicing and repairs on dewatering pumps, diesel generators and associated trailers
- Fault finding on motors, VSDs/VFDs, MCCs, switchboards and control circuits
- Inspection, testing and commissioning of pumps and electrical systems
- Maintenance and calibration of dewatering instrumentation including flow meters, level controllers and pressure transducers
- Carry out statutory compliance testing and preventative maintenance
- Complete scheduled maintenance, inspections and breakdown repairs
- Create 1SAP notifications for repair and preventative maintenance activities
- Assist with root cause analysis, reliability improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
- Update maintenance procedures and support 5S and safety improvement projects
- Work closely with mechanical and operations teams to maintain reliable dewatering systems
Key Requirements
- WA A-Grade Electrical Licence
- Previous experience as a Dewatering Electrician on a mine site
- BHP site experience and current BHP induction highly regarded
- Proven dewatering and pump maintenance experience
- Experience working on diesel generators
- Experience with electrical instrumentation including flow meters, pressure transducers and level controls
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- White Card
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screening
- Full Australian working rights
Desirable
- Dogman Ticket
- Working at Heights
- EWP Ticket
- Experience with bore installations
What’s On Offer
- $85/hr + Super
- FIFO 8/6 roster from Perth – day shifts only
- Contract or permanent opportunities with temp-to-perm pathways
- Work on BHP Iron Ore operations with industry-leading camps and facilities
- Join a supportive team with genuine long-term career opportunities
- Varied work across critical dewatering, power generation and electrical infrastructure
Apply Now
If you’re a safety-focused Electrician with strong dewatering experience and are ready for your next FIFO opportunity, click Apply Now to join Silverstone supporting one of Australia’s leading mining companies.