Electrician

THE OPPORTUNITY 

We are seeking safety and quality conscious Electricians to join our Bathurst team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is your opportunity to work with a safety-focused company while gaining experience in a mining environment. We encourage candidates from across Orange, Bathurst, and surrounding areas, as well as those willing to relocate, to apply.

This is a local role, primarily Monday-Friday with excellent pay and consistent overtime.

In this role, you will: 

• Undertake industrial electrical and instrumentation installations in both Surface and Underground environment 
• Install cable support systems including cable tray, conduit, catenary,
• Install switchgear, junction boxes, MCCs, transformers, VSDs, lighting, and communications equipment.
• Installation and terminations of High voltage, power, communication, instrument and control cables
• Ensure correct earthing, bonding of electrical systems across all installations.
• Carry out quality checks and basic testing (continuity, insulation resistance) during installation.
• Participate in shutdowns and electrical compliance upgrades

If you are a qualified electrical tradesperson and have been wanting to get into, or further your career in the mining space, then this is the perfect growth platform for you. This is an excellent opportunity for those wanting to get their foot in the door of the mining industry and be supported while they expand their electrical knowledge.

ABOUT YOU 

• Must have an excellent attitude to safety.
• The ability to work with a strong emphasis on maintaining our long-term client relationships.
• The ability to work and fit into a great team, whilst also being able to work independently.
• Mining, Industrial, instrumentation and hazardous area experience are highly regarded but not essential.

The successful candidate will have: 

• Trade Certification / AQF Cert Level 3 Electro Tech
• Current NSW Electrical License
• High-risk work License (with WP class)
• Working at Heights (Completed in the last 16 months)
• Current CPR/LVR (within the last 9 months)
• Current Unrestricted C Class Driver’s License
• White / Blue Construction Card

ABOUT PHE GROUP & PHE MINING  

PHE Group is an electrical and instrumentation contractor with five specialist divisions and more than 50 years’ experience. From design and installation to commissioning, shutdowns and logistics, we deliver projects that last. 

With branches and projects across Australia’s key mining regions, we’re trusted to deliver where it matters most. 

With PHE Mining, our people contribute to projects that are central to Australia’s energy transition and the sustainable supply of critical minerals. Whether at the beginning of their careers or building on decades of experience, they are supported to learn, grow, and succeed. 

PHE Mining were recently recognised at the 2025 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards, winning in the Industrial Large and X-Large awards for BHP’s Carrapateena Mine Hydrofloat and Underground Crusher 2.0 projects, respectively. We also received the Perpetual Award – the judges’ highest honour – recognising excellence in safety, quality, innovation and culture. 

Come be a part of that success. Join an award-winning team – and take your place in delivering projects that are shaping the future of Australia’s resources sector and the electrical industry. 

ABOUT OUR PROCESS 

Applying for a role at PHE Group? Our website provides step-by-step instructions on your pathway into the business – including checklists to guide you in preparing for the interview process. See our website: www.phe.net.au/careers/recruitment-process 

We seek people who bring both capability and alignment with our values. To support this, our recruitment process includes a range of checks to confirm suitability for the role and workplace. These may include police and background clearances, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, right-to-work verification, reference checks, and other due diligence measures. 

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE 

At PHE Group, diversity is core to how we build strong teams and deliver complex projects. Our workforce reflects the reality of a modern Australia – bringing together people across gender, culture, age, ability, career pathways, and global experience. This mix of perspectives leads to sharper thinking, stronger collaboration, and more resilient outcomes for our clients. 

Our commitment was recognised at the 2025 NECA QLD Excellence Awards, where PHE Group received the Leaders in Diversity award. This honour acknowledges our efforts to broaden participation, create pathways for Indigenous engagement, attract global expertise, and embed inclusive practices across our operations. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer who are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible. If you require adjustments to support your application, we encourage you to reach out so we can ensure the process works for you.