About Us Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. The Opportunity Due to upcoming growth within the Port Hedland region, we are currently seeking a trade qualified Auto Electrician to join the team. As a key member, your role will see you performing electrical troubleshooting services and maintenance, component installations and repairs on various plant and product lines. To be successful in this role, you will need: Australian Accredited Auto Electrical Qualification and a current driver's license, Appropriate Trade Qualification, ( Air conditioning license is highly regarded ) Demonstrated experience with mobile plant equipment and heavy machinery Previous field service exposure would be beneficial Inherit 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 Be able to promote mobile Hitachi equipment while identifying service work Have excellent diagnostic, problem solving and technical skills Ability to work in a team and autonomously Benefits: Permanent Full Time Position in a leading OEM with long term job security Competitive starting wage, 15% nightshift loading, zone allowance & the potential to earn bi-annual bonuses! Multiple rosters and ad hoc available Scaled rates – starting rate $68.25/hr, potential to qualify for more based on yearly performance & training completed Superannuation paid on all ordinary hours up to 12 hours per rostered shift Minimum 12hrs paid for all work days whilst working in the Port Hedland on rostered days 1hr of Airport standby time & 2hrs of flight travel time paid to/from the Port Hedland All travel hours on site paid – airport to site, intersite, and site to camp / vice versa Reimbursements paid for transport to and from home to airport, or airport parking Laptop provided to new employees – no more paper timesheets! 12hrs paid fatigue days whilst in the Port Hedland 210hr annual leave & 10 days' personal leave per annum Great workplace culture – empathetic & supportive supervisors who strive for good work/life balance Tailored training to suit career development - inclusive of both Hitachi product specific & high-risk training – paid at full rate for 12hrs on any rostered day Relocation assistance if required Opportunity to work on the entirety of the Hitachi range Exclusive staff discounts on Medibank Health Cover and Hitachi appliances, and other products & services In house training departments that focus on increase of technical skills with opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success. Skills matrix allowing visibility on training required available to advance and develop your career A permanent long term career in a growing business Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures everyone is happy and safe at work while supplying you with full uniform and PPE! Your own Fully Maintained Service Vehicle Full PPE and Uniform Weekly allowance for residential employees Continuous training and personal upskilling with access to the latest technologies At Hitachi, we value our people and work towards providing guidance on your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. 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.
