Auto Electrician

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About the role

As our next Auto-Electrician to represent our Maintenance Team, you will live for challenges and thrive on the variety of work available. Like all of us at Thiess, you’re a passionate and energetic person, that appreciates responsibility, recognition and reward. 

Yilgarn Iron Ore Project includes the sites of Koolyanobbing, Windarling and Parker Range. The Yilgarn region has a long history of iron ore mining and is located in the Shires or Yilgarn and Menzies with ore being railed to Esperance Port for export. The productive mining areas are located on the land of the Marlinyu Ghoorlie Native Title Group.

Located in the Shire of Yilgarn, Western Australia, 54 km north-northeast of the town of Southern Cross, on a14/7 FIFO roster, you will thrive on meeting all goals and challenges, and act with fairness and integrity in all that you do.  

In this role, you will:

• Operating machinery efficiently, safely, and competently to ensure maximum output 
• Complying with Thiess’s policies and procedures 
• Responding to instructions from Mining Supervisor 
• Effectively positioning machinery to allow for efficient loading 
• Setting and maintain high housekeeping standards 
• Carrying out pre-start checks 

About you

• Trade certified auto electrical tradesperson
• Proven experience in the maintenance of Haul trucks and associated plant equipment in a mining environment
• Relevant post trade experience
• CAT and Komatsu experience highly desirable.
• Valid Drivers Licence 
• Current Standard 11
• Aircon Ticket

What Thiess can do for you

• Permanent full-time positions 
• Full camp facilities provided 
• Thiess’ commitment to training & development
• Salary sacrifice options – Flights & novated leasing  
• Range of corporate discounts including health insurance (Medibank), travel & retail products.
• Referral bonus program

About us

We partner with our clients to deliver excellence in open cut and underground mining in Australia, Asia, Africa and the Americas. For more than 80 years, we’ve operated in diverse commodities, geologies, environments and cultures. Our team uses that insight to optimise solutions for each project and create lasting value for our clients and the communities we live and work in.

Visit our website to learn more – http://www.thiess.com

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We welcome and celebrate the differences and similarities among people including gender, identity, ethnicity, race, heritage, sexual orientation, disability, age, culture, religion, language, appearance, parental status and education.

We believe diverse experiences and perspectives not only make us more innovative, productive and engaged, but are crucial to our success.

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How to apply

This role is an opportunity to take the next step in your career. With our culture of recognition, development, and a stimulating and satisfying work environment, there is no better time to join Thiess.

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How to apply

Applications close

23 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time