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Leading Hand Electrician

@ Redpath Mining
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Norseman or Perth
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:leading team, supervising trades, conducting inspections
Requirements Summary:Extensive experience in electrical installation/maintenance in underground mining; WA Electrical Licence; Low Voltage Switchboard Rescue; First Aid/CPR; working at heights; HV work; fault finding; planning; teamwork and communication.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Electrical equipment, High voltage equipment, Fault testing tools
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Job Description

The Electrical Leading Hand is responsible leading a team in conducting general surface and
underground electrical work in a mining environment including the installation and maintenance on
fixed and mobile equipment, and low and high voltage electrical work.

Responsibilities

  • ensure the safe, efficient and quality completion of all tasks as assigned by the Supervisor;
  • achieve safe, timely and cost effective electrical installations and maintenance for the project;
  • conduct regular workplace inspections, fault testing and observations to maintain compliance
    with safety, efficiency, quality and statutory standards;
  • provide electrical trades labour;
  • supervise and provide guidance for tradesperson, trades assistants and apprentices;
  • prepare shifts reports detailing work performed;
  • ensure electrical works are performed to good practice standards and in accordance with all
    statutory rules;
  • strictly adhere and ensure compliance with all relevant site based procedures and advice
    required by both the Client and Redpath;
  • attend and contribute to pre-start meetings, toolbox talks, safety meetings, roster change and
    shift change meetings when required;
  • complete all pre-start checks prior to use of equipment;

Qualifications

  • extensive experience in electrical installation and maintenance in an underground mining
    environment;
  • current Western Australian Electrical Licence;
  • current Low Voltage Switchboard Rescue Qualification Certificate;
  • current First Aid and CPR Certificates;
  • current working at heights quaifications;
  • experience with trouble shooting and mine electrical equipment;
  • experience in high voltage work;
  • strong fault finding & diagnostic skills;
  • strong planning and organising skills to schedule and complete tasks;
  • the ability to work well with others in a team environment as well as work unsupervised;
  • good verbal and written communication skills;

About Company

About Redpath

The Redpath Group is a leading mining contractor with projects across Australia and globally. We specialise in shaft sinking, mine development, contract mining, raiseboring, underground construction, engineering & technical services, and speciality services in the Metalliferous and Coal mining sectors. 

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Redpath is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates wanting to join a friendly, collaborative team in a fast paced business environment.

We will be shortlisting for this position immediately, so please submit your application by clicking on the 'apply' button below, or visit our website at Careers | Redpath Mining Contractors and Engineers

Company

In 1962, Jim Redpath’s vision for the company was much the same as it is today; offering a high level of service to the mining industry, which exceeds current standards and provides challenge for its employees. With a foundation built on global experience, adaptability and exceptional workmanship, Redpath leads the industry with cutting edge innovations in safety and mining practices. Services including underground construction, shaft sinking, raiseboring, mine contracting, raise mining, mine development, engineering and technical services and a variety of specialty services are offered around the world, with the expertise and qualifications in place to support any scope of work. Global experience has given Redpath expansive regulatory knowledge, regional expertise, and cultural sensitivity. Redpath has built a solid reputation for conquering tough challenges and adapting to a variety of environments. Redpath’s employees are the heart of the company’s success, and it remains through them that the company will continue to expand and flourish.

Redpath is committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.