Electrical · Skilled
Fixed-Plant Electrician
Maintains and fault-finds the electrical systems that keep crushers, conveyors, pumps, mills and processing infrastructure operating.
Indicative 2026 pay$125k–$175kAnnual gross, generally before super
Common roster contextOften 8/6, 7/7 or 2/1; residential and rostered maintenance roles also occur.
Work environmentsProcessing plants · Materials handling · Power distribution · Ports and train load-out
Role at a glance
What this role actually does.
Maintains and fault-finds the electrical systems that keep crushers, conveyors, pumps, mills and processing infrastructure operating. The precise scope changes with the employer, asset, jurisdiction and written authorities.
The work
Core duties
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Diagnose electrical faults
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Maintain motors, starters and distribution equipment
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Test repaired or installed equipment
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Execute planned work orders
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Support isolations and handovers within authority
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Record defects and maintenance history
The assets
Equipment and systems
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Motors and MCCs
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Variable-speed drives
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Switchboards
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Conveyors and crushers
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Pumps and instrumentation interfaces
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Electrical test instruments
Before mobilisation
Typical foundations
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Recognised electrical trade qualification
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Current electrical worker licence for the jurisdiction
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Site verification and switching or HV authority where appointed
- 04
Current CPR, low-voltage rescue and task training as required
Prove capability
Evidence employers can verify
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Assets and voltage levels worked on
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Fault-finding method and test result
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Isolation and permit context
- 04
Work order, quality record and verifiable outcome
Entry pathway
A credible way into the role.
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Complete the electrical trade and licensing pathway
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Build industrial maintenance experience
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Gain exposure to fixed plant and work management systems
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Develop fault-finding depth on target assets
Earning context
What tends to move pay
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Roster and remote location
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Fixed plant and fault-finding depth
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HV, controls or instrumentation capability
- 04
Permanent, contractor or shutdown employment
Before accepting
Questions to ask about the offer
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Is the quoted figure base salary, total cash or a package including super?
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Which roster, shift length and point of hire does the offer assume?
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How are overtime, nights, public holidays, allowances, bonus and travel treated?
Progression
Possible next moves.
Progression depends on demonstrated competence, vacancies, performance, qualifications and any appointment requirements. It is not automatic.
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Editorial note
Salary bands are broad 2026 Australian mining market guides, not promised rates. Role requirements summarise common practice and do not replace legislation, regulator guidance, an employment agreement, site procedures or a written appointment. Last reviewed 17 September 2026.