Sino Iron is the largest magnetite mining and downstream processing operation in Australia, located 100kms Southwest of Karratha in the mining hub of the Pilbara.

Our fully integrated operation features an open pit 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.

The Opportunity

CITIC Pacific Mining is seeking experienced Leading Hand - Electrical to join our Processing team at Dewatering on a permanent 2/1 continuous shift roster (nights & days), FIFO ex Perth.

Reporting to the Supervisor - Electrical, this role is responsible in assisting the Supervisor in the efficient supervision of installations and maintenance testing of electrical equipment. 

In this role you’ll be responsible for:

• Maintain all plant instrument and electrical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prioritise electrical breakdown maintenance and contribute to timely completion of repairs.
• Routine checks and calibrations of area instrumentation.
• Complete planned and unplanned fixed plant maintenance including servicing and repair of plant equipment.
• Complete preventative electrical maintenance schedules.
• Complete a range of multi skilled tasks associated within the normal trade role.
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained by: Supervising, coaching and training staff in new procedures to ensure all job requirements are understood.
• Ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are adhered and communicated to all employees.
• Review safe work procedures on a regular basis with maintenance teams.

Successful applicant will have:

• Electrical Trade Qualification  
• WA Unrestricted Electrical Licence
• Cert IV in Electrical Instrumentation
• EWP, Forklift, Confined Space, Working from heights, Radiation Safety Isolation Officer, High Voltage Switching Ticket.
• Experience with Variable Speed Drives (VSD’s), Programmable Logic Control (PLC’s) and Communication Protocols.
• Understanding of SAP
• Previous Supervisory / Leading Hand experience
• Cert IV Front Line Management is desirable
• A current Drivers Licence  

Benefits

As an employee of CPM, we offer a range of benefits including leave benefits, personal and family benefits, education and training, salary sacrifice options, and lifestyle benefits through preferred suppliers.

• Competitive remuneration packages.
• Career progression and industry training programs.
• Life and salary continuance insurance.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to the Alliance Airlines Lounge.

The village features three gyms, a swimming pool, multi-purpose sports courts, a retail store, tavern with beer garden, dining, and recreation room.

Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi internet access to all rooms, in-house entertainment with FOXTEL and a regular schedule of entertainers including bands and sporting professional.

To Apply

• Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
• We reserve the right to close the position earlier than stated.
• Candidates represented by agencies will not be considered for this position. 
• Internal applicants please note it is a requirement that you advise your immediate line manager of the application.

As an employee of CPM, you will be part of a culturally and gender diverse organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff.

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 downstream processing industry for the nation, transforming magnetite iron 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 30,000 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.

To learn more about Sino Iron, please visit www.citicpacificmining.com