Skip to main content

Catalyst Metals

Electrician - Fixed Plant | 8:6 FIFO from Perth | Gold Mining | Permanent

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Full-time
Level
Not stated
Function
Trades & logistics
Pay
Not stated
Posted
6 weeks ago

Pay and the market here

42 trades jobs open in Perth: 5% remote, 25 posted in the last 30 days.

Wondering how well you fit this one? OptiTalent Career checks each requirement against your own record, privately. About OptiTalent Career →

About the role

Electrician – Fixed Plant | 8:6 FIFO from Perth | Gold Mining | Permanent Full-Time

Catalyst Metals

Catalyst Metals Limited owns and operates the Plutonic Gold Mine, located in the Eastern Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The operation continues to expand underground, with several mining areas successfully transitioning from development into production.

Catalyst is committed to building a sustainable, long-life gold business, underpinned by disciplined technical planning, operational excellence, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: CYL), Catalyst Metals is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

Requirements

About the Role

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor - Fixed Plant, the Electrician is responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of site-wide electrical infrastructure across surface operations, including the accommodation village. This role encompasses preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and installations, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant electrical infrastructure, dewatering systems and telemetry equipment.
  • Conduct fault-finding, diagnostics, testing and repairs to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
  • Complete inspections, identify defects and maintain accurate statutory, maintenance and asset records.
  • Raise and manage maintenance work requests in Pronto, ensuring timely completion and effective cost control.
  • Work closely with supervisors, operators and maintenance teams to deliver safe, efficient and compliant outcomes.
  • Participate in pre-starts, risk assessments and the site call-out roster, while supporting continuous improvement and operational requirements.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • Electrical Trade Qualification
  • Proven Electrical experience on a mine site, preferably fixed plant
  • Current “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence
  • Working at Heights and Cert 4 Instrumentation Ticketed highly regarded
  • Sound understanding of Fixed Plant maintenance principles and their application in practice
  • HV switching ticket
  • Awareness of the Mine Safety and Inspection Act & Regulations

Benefits

Why Catalyst?

  • 8:6 roster promoting genuine work-life balance
  • Health insurance eligibility
  • Salary sacrifice options available including novating leasing, airport car parking and more
  • Join a growing underground gold operation with strong long-term prospects
  • Take ownership and make an impact in a role where your ideas and expertise are valued
  • Work with a high-performing, collaborative team committed to safety and continuous improvement
  • Access ongoing training, career development and internal promotion opportunities across the business

Departing from Perth, you'll fly directly to site, arriving within 90 minutes of departure. Once onsite, you'll be accommodated in a well-established camp with modern ensuite rooms, Wi-Fi, gym, pool and recreational facilities.

Apply Now!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Catalyst Metals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Source

Posted by Catalyst Metals on their own hiring page, apply.workable.com. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 08 Nov 2026 12:55 UTC; the original is the reference.

View the original ad ↗

More at Catalyst Metals

  • Catalyst Metals · Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Deliver, assess and verify competency-based training in accordance with Certificate IV standards and site requirements.; Develop, implement and maintain training packages, Verification of Competency (VOC) programs and competency frameworks for underground operations.; Provide…

  • Catalyst Metals · Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Full-timeTrades & logistics

    With more than 15 years of mine life ahead of us, there’s never been a better time to join our underground team. We take pride in the ground we work in – competent rock, a strong safety culture and a modern Sandvik fleet.

  • Catalyst Metals · Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Full-timeTrades & logistics

    We take pride in the ground we work in – competent rock, a strong safety culture and a modern Sandvik fleet that sets you up for success. You’ll find a supportive team environment with real pathways for development, working in technically challenging conditions that build depth…

  • Catalyst Metals · Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Full-timeTrades & logistics

    Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor – Fixed Plant, the Boilermaker – Fixed Plant plays a key role in maintaining the reliability and performance of the processing plant. Responsible for carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance activities, you will ensure plant…