FIFO Electrical Trade Assistant

PHE Mining is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Trade Assistant to join our team on a fixed term project contract basis. This role will be based at a remote mine site in the Northern Territory on a 2 & 1 roster, 12-hour days. We encourage candidates willing to fly in and fly out (FIFO) of Brisbane, Perth, Darwin or Alice Springs on a direct charter flight to the project site to apply.

PHE is an Industrial Electrical Contractor that undertakes large scale projects in regional and remote areas nationally. The role involves providing support to our electrical construction teams to prepare for the electrical and instrumentation installation of an underground hard rock mine.

If you strive to be an integral part of a team that contributes to building some of the nation’s most important projects, then this is the perfect role for you.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Complete an infrastructure project on an underground crusher
• Assist in the installation of ventilation systems, including ductwork, fans, and air handling units.
• Aid in the assembly and installation of ductwork, ensuring proper sizing and connections.
• Support the installation and maintenance of ventilation fans, motors, and associated components
• Assist in gathering and organizing materials needed for electrical projects.

ABOUT YOU: 

• Previous underground mining experience
• Previous experience as an electrical TA
• Committed to maintaining our safety culture
• Flexible attitude to work with all our crews
• Is able to pass a full medical and fitness test

You will hold or obtain the following

• C class driver's license
• High-Risk Work License – with WP
• White Construction Card
• Working at Heights (current within 18 months)
• Hold or be able to obtain a National Police Check

ABOUT PHE: 

PHE has 50 years’ history providing safe, rewarding, long-term employment in regional and remote areas. We are highly experienced in industrial electrical and instrumentation installations and providing operational support services to clients throughout Australia in a range of industries including:

• Mining
• Hydropower generation
• Remote gas power generations plants
• Pulp and paper manufacturing
• Timber processing industries
• High Voltage
• Engineering

Major projects we have been involved in.

1. Newcrest Mining - Cadia Valley Surface and Cadia East Underground Expansion Projects
2. Oz Minerals – Carrapateena Stage 1 Surface and UG Mine Crushing and Infrastructure Project
3. Newcrest Mining – Cadia East UG Mine Crushing and Infrastructure Project 
4. Newcrest Mining - Cadia Valley Operations Small Projects Works
5. Snowy Hydro 2.0
6. Tumut 3 Power Station Controls & Protection Upgrade

See more about our projects here: Projects - PHE

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 2:1 roster with 12 hour shifts
• Great safety culture!
• Project expected completion December 2025
• All flights, accommodation + meals provided

Please note: You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

PHE values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, Indigenous Australians/ Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

PHE conducts pre-employment medical, Drug and Alcohol testing and a National Police Check prior to employment.