Job Description
Maintainer Auto Electrician
  • 14/14 days and nights roster | FIFO from Perth to the Roy Hill Mine
  • Base + FIFO Allowances + Shift Allowances + Super + Bonuses
  • Private health cover contribution for employees and immediate family
  • 18 Weeks paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers

 

Our Vision:

As a leading iron ore producer, Hancock Iron Ore is helping secure the resources, jobs and prosperity that underpin the nation’s future. Guided by our vision to be the best mining company for Australia, we measure success not only by what we produce, but by the difference we make. We value creating opportunities, helping build regional and remote areas, and supporting Australian businesses by unlocking potential wherever it exists. Being 'For Australia' means delivering lasting benefits for today and for generations to come.

 

About the role:

The Mobile Maintenance team is currently seeking a Maintainer Auto Electrical to join them on a 14 on, 14 off, days and nights FIFO roster based at the Roy Hill Mine. Reporting to the Supervisor Mobile Maintenance you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing mobile equipment electrical systems to OEM specifications, helping keep equipment safe, reliable and available for the operation.

 

You’ll work alongside supervisors, planners, maintenance coordinators and fellow maintainers to complete planned servicing and respond to breakdowns. This role is hands-on and calls for sound technical judgement, a strong focus on safety and the ability to manage your work priorities as plans change.


Duties:

  • Carry out scheduled and unscheduled electrical maintenance on heavy mobile mining equipment
  • Diagnose faults using test equipment and hand tools, identifying the cause of breakdowns, and complete effective repairs
  • Inspect systems for defects and hazards, and make adjustments or repairs to approved standards
  • Install, test and maintain electrical and electronic wiring, equipment and components
  • Keep accurate maintenance records, complete required reports and timesheets, and follow the site work management process
  • Provide guidance to apprentices and new starters, and identify opportunities to improve how work is done

 

Skills and Experience:

  • An Australian recognised auto electrical trade qualification
  • Experience fault finding, troubleshooting and maintaining electrical circuits on heavy mobile mining equipment including Hitachi, Caterpillar or Atlas Copco heavy mobile equipment
  • Proficient in SAP or similar maintenance management systems
  • A current manual C-class driver’s licence

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About Hancock Iron Ore

Hancock Iron Ore has a portfolio of world-class iron ore operations located in West Australia’s Pilbara region, with a strong history of delivering reliable products for our customers in key international markets. We have four operating mines: Roy Hill, Miralga Creek, Sanjiv Ridge, and McPhee Creek, plus a range of exciting development opportunities.
 
We deliver more than 70 million tonnes of ore each year through our own two-berth port facility at Stanley Point and the multi-user Utah Point in Port Hedland, providing the materials needed to foster global economic growth and development. Leveraging established infrastructure, including our processing plant and 344km independently owned and operated heavy haul railway, our operation oversees each moment from when ore is mined through to when it is shipped.

Life at the Roy Hill Mine

Our Mine Village is a modern, comfortable home away from home, with recent extensive upgrades to accommodation, dining, fitness, recreation, and wellbeing facilities. Residents can enjoy renovated rooms with contemporary amenities, high-quality dining with healthy, vegan, and gluten-free options, upgraded gym and pool facilities, social and recreation spaces, SWIFT in-room entertainment, a 24/7 retail offering, and an active calendar of community, lifestyle, learning, and family-friendly activities.

Equal Opportunity

Hancock Iron Ore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, Veteran personnel and females to apply. We are a fair, diverse and welcoming workplace. We are proud of our relationships with our Traditional Owners and value the difference these partnerships make to the success of the project and to the lives of the people on whose land we operate.

Application Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

This advertisement will close no later than the Posting End Date specified.  We may close the advertisement early should suitable candidate/s be identified, so encourage prompt applications.

Recruitment Agency submissions will not be considered.
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Posting End Date:  27/10/2026
Information at a Glance
Business Unit:  Operations
Job Location:  Roy Hill Mine (FIFO)
Posting End Date:  27/10/2026
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