Field Electrician

Drilling Services

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Forrestfield - Australia

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 04-11-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Boart Longyear is the global industry leader in safety drilling innovation and productivity. But more importantly our values define what matters most in our continued success and serve as a guide for our business operations. We demonstrate a commitment to our values and use them as guiding principles in our decision making and actions each and every day. We value health and safety integrity customer focus and teamwork.

If this is what drives you too then come join our team!

An exciting opportunity has become available for a field low voltage (LV) Electrician. This position will be FIFO out of Perth on 8/6 roster and is based predominately in the Pilbara of WA.

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  • Infallible focus on safety and a safe working environment
  • Strict adherence to existing testing procedures and processes
  • Undertake project planning tasks including job planning and EHS risk management
  • Conducting fault finding testing repairs and maintenance work on Drill Rig electrical systems inclusive of motors variable frequency drive transformer air conditioning and switch gear
  • Record test results on the relevant test certificates and compile test reports.

A few things were looking for:
  • Current licence for Electrical Work (LV)
  • Current refrigeration and air-conditioning restricted electrical licence (REL) highly desirable
  • Must be able to maintain and troubleshoot Low-Voltage and Extra Low-Voltage (ELV) electrical wiring
  • Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical diagrams drawings and specifications
  • Must be qualified in LV system implementation and commissioning
  • Strong knowledge in automotive Network design (CAN Bus)
  • Proficient in ELV 12v/24v/60v electrical systems
  • Must be able to lead technically and provide guidance
  • Experience in preventive predictive and corrective maintenance techniques for electrical assets
  • Strong computer & communication skills (Microsoft Office Excel Outlook essential)
  • Ability to work both autonomously & as part of a team
  • Strong organizational skills.

A few more things were after:
  • Must have industrial or PLC controlled mobile machinery electrical experience
  • A sound understanding of engines hydraulics and vehicle controls interface
  • Commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Australian Drivers Licence
  • Must have full Australian working rights
  • Must be able to pass a National Criminal History check and pre-employment medical.

In return you will receive:
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Permanent full-time position with leave entitlements
  • Site company vehicle fully equipped with required tooling
  • Be part of a company on the leading edge of drilling innovation
  • Training opportunities. A long-term career working for one of the leading global drilling service providers.
Boart Longyear is the global industry leader in safety drilling innovation and productivity. But more importantly our values define what matters most in our continued success and serve as a guide for our business operations. We demonstrate a commitment to our values and use them as guiding principle...
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Key Skills

  • Low Voltage
  • Hand Tools
  • Commercial Electrician Experience
  • Construction Experience
  • Electrical Experience
  • Generator Repair
  • NEC
  • Schematics
  • High Voltage
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Power Tools
  • Troubleshooting

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LET'S GO TO WORK Today we're going to drill through rock. We'll do it in hundreds of places around the globe with thousands of people who have the skills, the knowledge and the tools to do it right. We'll do it with an intense focus on safety. Hard work has its rewards.

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