Auto Electrician | Perth

Hitachi Benefits

• Attractive 2/2 Roster for Work-Life Balance
• TOP RATES $$ plus an extra $4 p/h for the Pilbara / $2 p/h for the Gold Fields
• TWO bonuses a year
• Health: Discounted health insurance policy
• Stability: Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security
• Orange benefits: A range of goods and services and retail stores with exclusive staff discounts

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) is a global brand providing a variety of machinery for the Construction, Mining and Forestry industries.

The Opportunity

Due to growth in our Western Region, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Perth team. In this role, you will be part of and based out of our Perth Branch, however the majority of your role will see you working between multiple sites you will predominantly supporting new-build commissioning, completing electrical installations, configuration, pre-deployment testing on newly delivered mining equipment, electrical troubleshooting services and maintenance, component installations and repairs on various plant and product lines throughout the Western region.

Working an even time 2 on / 2 off roster, this permanent role will allow you access to OEM training while you build a long-term career with a global company.

Reporting to the Build Supervisor you will be responsible for:

• Performing diagnostic evaluation and electrical maintenance service on a broad range of Hitachi machinery
• Liaising with technical support staff to achieve the most efficient outcomes and assist in product improvements
• Completion and submission of all relevant documentation and reporting paperwork
• Maintaining good working relationship with customers, peers and other departments
• Identification of continuous improvement opportunities within your area of responsibility

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Australian Accredited Auto Electrical or High Voltage Electrical qualification
• Current driver's license
• Demonstrated experience with mobile plant and heavy mining equipment
• Previous field service exposure would be beneficial
• Inherent requirement to attend multiple sites
• Demonstrated experience and solid understanding of mining equipment maintenance
• Understand the importance of Workplace Health & Safety and be proactive in reducing hazards
• Have excellent diagnostic, problem-solving and technical skills
• Ability to work both in a team and autonomously

At Hitachi, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business. As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.