Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions 

Service Technician – High Voltage Electrician – Kenwick, WA 

Our Company and Culture 

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. The Sandvik Group has approximately 44,000 employees in more than 150 countries. 

We conduct business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To achieve this, we always act in line with our high ethical standards, putting safety first and always showing consideration for the environment and the communities in which we operate. The safety and well-being of our employees and the environment are our core values. Finally, we care about others and build relationships based on honesty, respect, and trust. 

At Sandvik, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

The Role 

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrician to join our new, state of the art workshop in Kenwick.  The focus of this role will be to carry out high voltage electrical installs, maintenance, repairs, and fault diagnosis on Sandvik equipment while maintaining availability and minimising costs. 

• Install, repair, inspect and commission 1000-volt systems to customer specifications. 

• Perform fault diagnosis, machine assembly, maintenance, and repair work on Sandvik’s range of mining equipment.  

• Repairs and maintenance to workshop equipment. 

• Perform repair and fault finding using electrical schematics. 

• Assessment, Overhaul and Repair of Flameproof enclosures to AS3800. 

• Installation and testing of Intrinsically Safe circuits to AS2381.7. 

• Responsible for planning, conducting, and maintaining tools and equipment for service work. 

• Report and document results after above actions. 

• Support the customer’s product/equipment/processes by suggesting improvements. 

• Proactive approach to site safety requirements. 

• Abide by Safety and Environmental guidelines, Australian standards, and contractual requirements. 

Essential Criteria 

• Relevant trade qualification (Electrical) 

• AS3800 accreditation/experience would be advantageous. 

• Strong customer service attitude as well as a drive and determination to achieve targets and goals. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with a can-do attitude and the ability to positively influence others  

• Ability to pass pre-employment medical, reference checks, police checks and regular onsite drug & alcohol testing. 

Why you should work for Sandvik! 

• Highly competitive wages + area allowance + bonus + uniform & tech provided + work vehicle! 

• Opportunities to opt in for a high super contribution. 

• Employee Benefits Program - sacrifice options, a company-wide bonus scheme, and Length of Service Recognition program. 

• Employee Referral Program that pays up to $5,000 per successful referral. 

• Company funded paid parental leave which includes superannuation contributions during the leave period. 

• Ongoing training opportunities for employees including internal programs and/or contributions towards external studies. 

• A Sandvik Wellness Program for employees’ who want to improve their health and wellbeing