Description:
The opportunity
We are seeking a driven and experienced Electrician to support our Desal team at our Cape Preston Operations. This role will be on a permanent basis, 2/1 FIFO day shift roster FIFO from Perth to Cape Preston.
Reporting to the Supervisor - Maintenance, in this role you will be responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of the Desal Plant. Maintenance and Repair of desalination plant equipment/systems to provide safe, reliable and efficient source of water and ensure all safety and statutory requirements are satisfied.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Ensure all work follows CPM’s HSE systems and legal regulations, promote safety and environmental responsibility, and identify and address hazards.
- Undertake inspection, fault finding and root cause analysis of failure and make recommendations to ensure that probability of repeat failures is minimised.
- Undertake diagnostic work to identify faults in equipment and apply fault finding techniques to predict failure modes the precise cause of failure.
- Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance assigned tasks.
- Ensure availability and reliability of designated items of Plant.
- Assist in the documentation of Desalination Plant services processes and working procedures.
- Actively utilise the SAP Maintenance Management system ensuring maintenance tasks and progress are accurately and continuously recorded.
- Assist in the training of new and existing Desalination Plant staff and apprentices.
- Assist in managing the performance and standards of output of external contractor employees. Maintain equipment to OEMs specifications and standards by following maintenance regimes.
To be successful in the role you must have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- You must have an unrestricted WA ‘A’ grade Electrical Licence.
- Min 5 years’ experience in the field of Industrial Instrumentation and / or Electrical Construction.
- Have the basic principles of water plant equipment, electrical knowledge, control knowledge, repair and maintenance knowledge.
- Have experience in desalination plant safety management system or relative field will be desirable.
- Experience on PLC and SCADA.
- Experience using SAP would be highly regarded.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, skills, flexible and adaptive approach to fluctuating workloads and priorities
- A current WA Manual Drivers licence is an essential requirement.
We are looking for motivated a team player, with good communication skills and a can-do attitude.
What we offer
- The chance to work at an innovative, world-class project.
- Competitive salary
- A home-away-from-home environment
- Career progression and training
About CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM)
CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia’s largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia’s Pilbara coast, south of Karratha.
We are spearheading a new downstream processing industry for the nation, transforming magnetite iron ore into a high-grade, premium export product.
Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation – featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six-line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state-of-the-art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.
We are looking for people at the top of their game, who want to become part of Western Australia’s iron ore future.
To apply
- Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
- Please note: It is a requirement that all internal applicants advise their immediate line manager of their application.
- Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position.
As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.
To learn more about Sino Iron, please visit www.citicpacificmining.com
Advertised: 24 Mar 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Mar 2025 W. Australia Standard Time