Electrician - Fixed Plant

About Bis At Karara Bis has proudly partnered with Karara Mining, located approximately 200 km southeast of Geraldton, WA. Karara is the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West region, offering a stable, well-resourced, and innovative work environment. At Karara, Bis operates a mobile Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) — a first-of-its-kind system in Australia. This mobile TSF plays a key role in sustainable mining, managing approximately 9 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of dry stack tailings. The system operates 24/7 and is designed to safely and efficiently transport tailings material at an average rate of 2,000 tonnes per hour. Why You’ll Love Working with Bis

• Great Work–Life Balance: Enjoy an 8/6 days and 7/7 nights roster – more time for the things that matter.
• Excellent Pay: Earn $60–$67/hr + 12% super (full-time) or $74–$81/hr + 12% super (casual) – rewarding your experience and expertise.
• Fantastic Camp Facilities: Stay in comfort with access to a gym, pool, exercise classes, basketball court, indoor cricket, walking trails, and a relaxed social wet mess.
• Career Growth: Access training and upskilling opportunities, with tickets and qualifications that help you progress in your trade.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a tight-knit crew that values collaboration, safety, and looking out for each other.

About the Role As a Electrical Maintainer, you’ll play a key role in supporting Bis’ operations at the Karara Tailings Storage Facility, home to our mobile, extendable conveyor system — a cutting-edge setup designed to optimise performance, reduce costs, and lower environmental impact. You’ll be part of a skilled team of around 40 professionals, working closely with operators, trades, and leadership to keep equipment running safely and efficiently. What You’ll Be Doing Reporting to the Electrical Lead, your responsibilities include:

• Conducting scheduled electrical maintenance and safety checks across plant equipment.
• Planning and executing isolation procedures for shutdowns and maintenance.
• Performing HV isolations and responding to breakdowns as needed.
• Managing spares control systems and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
• Carrying out workplace inspections, fault tests, and compliance reporting.
• Ensuring all work meets safety, environmental, and operational standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Current A Grade Electrical Licence and WA High Voltage Licence.
• HV Isolators ticket and valid driver’s licence.
• Senior First Aid & CPR (St John Ambulance) certification.
• Tickets in EWP, Confined Space, Working at Heights, and White Card. (All completed/refreshed within the last 2 years)
• Experience with isolation procedures and strong fault-finding skills.

About Our Recruitment Process At Bis, safety and integrity are at the core of everything we do. As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete several checks to confirm your suitability for the role. These may include a National Police Check, medical and drug & alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work, and/or reference checks. If you’re a hands-on professional who values safety, teamwork, and balance — and you’re ready to take your electrical career to the next level — we’d love to hear from you!