Operator Maintainer Technician - HV

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Work type: Permanent Fulltime
Location: Cape Preston
Categories: Trades

Join the High voltage Power Plant team at Sino Iron and be part of one of the largest integrated mining operations in Australia.

About the Role

This is a permanent 2/1 FIFO position from Perth to Cape Preston (day shift roster).

You will be responsible for:

• HV switching and network operations
• Operation and maintenance of HV equipment
• Fault finding and diagnostics on power systems
• Supporting reliable power generation and distribution
• Identifying improvements to plant systems and processes
• Ensuring safe operation of high voltage infrastructure

What We're Looking For

To be successful you will have:

• Electrical Trade Qualification (Essential)
• High Voltage Switching Ticket
• Experience in HV switching, isolation and operational procedures
• Knowledge of HV switchgear, transformers and protection systems
• Minimum 3 years power network operations or maintenance experience
• Current WA Manual Driver's Licence

What We Offer

• Salary package from $234K
• 2/1 FIFO roster (days) - Perth to Cape Preston
• Career development and training opportunities
• Salary continuance and life insurance
• Salary packaging options including novated leasing
• Corporate discounts on travel, health and vehicles
• On-site village facilities including gyms, pool and sports courts

About CITIC Pacific Mining

CPM is the company behind Sino Iron, already Australia's largest magnetite operation, located on Western Australia's Pilbara coast. We are spearheading a new iron ore value adding industry for the nation, transforming magnetite ore into a high grade, premium export product.

Sino Iron is a fully integrated operation - featuring a mine serviced by the biggest haul trucks in the world, a six line concentrator and port terminal facilities at nearby Cape Preston. Our state of the art power station and desalination plant are among the largest in the State.

Our operations provide career opportunities on a global scale. Being an employee at CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) will enable you to take advantage of the multiple divisions of the group. CITIC Group, a majority shareholder of CPM, has more than 170,000 employees worldwide and is always looking for talented and exceptional people.

Within CPM, everyone can develop their skills and knowledge, progress in the business and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution. We encourage our people to take the opportunities that are provided to reach their full potential - so they can achieve the best results for themselves, each other, and for CPM.

Advertised: 09 Mar 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 22 May 2026 W. Australia Standard Time