Underground Electrician

3 Jul 2025

Barminco

Underground Electrician

Competitive Market rates on offer, based on experience.

Barminco are seeking expression of interest for an Underground Electrician for opportunities to join our experienced and highly skilled maintenance team across our remote Australian operations.

The Position

The Underground Electrician will report to the Underground Electrical Supervisor and be responsible for electrical maintenance, testing, inspections, breakdowns, and installations within the operation. Rosters will be 8/6 or 7/7 with FIFO from Perth. New to industry applicants encouraged to apply.

Key Requirements

Ability to work unsupervised.
Understanding and knowledge of mobile/electric drills.
Understanding and knowledge of underground communication systems – leaky feeder, Wi-Fi and fibre optic.
Understanding of current Electrical legislation.
Ability to plan Daily works.
Current Electrical License.
High Voltage switching certificate (within 2 years desired).
First Aid Certification (desired).
C Class Australian Drivers Licence.
Ability to obtain National Police Clearance.
WA Electrical Contractors license number EC 15630.

What we can offer

- Permanent Full-time positions available.
- Working at heights training as part of the induction process.
- Competitive hourly rates relevant to experience, with super paid on all hours.
- Various rosters across multiple sites within Australia.
- Extensive training opportunities from internal Maintenance Trainers to OEM and Nationally recognised courses where you’re paid to attend and grow your knowledge.
- Flight packages and salary sacrificing options.
- Career progression and global pathways.
- Discounted health and income protection insurance.
- Benefits across selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas and more.
- Opportunities to grow within the Perenti group.

Start here, go anywhere with Barminco.

Part of the Perenti Group, Barminco is one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Australia and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

If this sounds like the role for you, click on the Apply button to start your journey to join the Barminco team today.

Underground Electrician