Auto Electrician | Diggers & Drills
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Job no: 498183
Work type: Casual
Location: Western Australia
Categories: Auto Electricians
$80-$90/hr | 2/1 FIFO | Ongoing Contract | Start 5 November
FMS Group is looking for an experienced Auto Electrician to join an established WA mining operation, working across a specialised fleet of large-scale excavators and production drill rigs.
This is an ongoing, long-term opportunity for an Auto Electrician with strong electrical diagnostic and fault-finding capabilities across heavy mining equipment.
You'll be working across Hitachi excavators, Epiroc drills and CAT autonomous drilling equipment, with direct flights into site and a consistent Thursday-to-Thursday FIFO roster.
If you're confident working on diggers and drills and looking for a stable FIFO opportunity with competitive rates, we want to hear from you.
Current Opportunity
Auto Electrician - 2/1 FIFO
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$80-$90 per hour, depending on experience
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Ongoing, long-term contract
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Start date: 5 November 2026
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Thursday-to-Thursday FIFO roster
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Direct flights into site
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Maintenance and breakdown support across digger and drill fleets
Equipment Fleet - Excavators
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Hitachi EX1900
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Hitachi EX2500
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Hitachi EX3600 (3 units)
Equipment Fleet – Drills
Job Overview
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Complete electrical diagnostics, fault finding and repairs across large-scale excavators and production drills
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Troubleshoot electrical control systems, wiring harnesses, sensors, relays and electronic components
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Diagnose faults across machine control, monitoring and communication systems
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Carry out electrical maintenance and repairs to autonomous drilling equipment
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Diagnose and repair electrical faults affecting hydraulic and mechanical system operation
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Complete scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs
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Utilise OEM diagnostic software, electrical schematics and testing equipment to identify and rectify faults
What We're Looking For
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Australian-recognised Automotive Electrical trade qualification
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Previous experience maintaining heavy mobile mining equipment
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Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities
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Experience across Hitachi excavators and/or production drilling equipment
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Exposure to autonomous drilling systems highly regarded
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Current Australian Driver's Licence
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Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and DAS
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Strong commitment to safety
Why FMS Group?
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Competitive hourly rates of $80–$90
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Ongoing, long-term contract
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Consistent 2/1 FIFO roster
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Direct flights into site
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Work across specialised digger and drill fleets
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Major WA mining operation
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Opportunity to build a long-term career within FMS Group
We're looking for a capable Auto Electrician who can confidently troubleshoot complex electrical faults, work independently and contribute to the reliability of a high-value mining fleet.
Apply Now
If you've got strong heavy mobile equipment electrical experience and are available for a 5 November start, we'd love to hear from you.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Advertised: W. Australia Standard Time
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