Electrical High Voltage

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

With strong growth in our Service Department, our Perth branch has an exciting opportunity for a workshop based High Voltage Electrician on a 2/2 roster. In this role, you will focus on performing upgrades to Australian standard, maintenance and fit out of local options to our Electric Drive Dump Trucks also assisting with electrical service, maintenance and fit outs on our other Hitachi product lines. Based in Forrestdale, this permanent role will allow you to access OEM training while you build a long-term career in a global company.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Ensure the HCA Safety Culture is embraced, displayed and driven from within - safety takes priority over everything else
• Hold relevant Australian (or Australian recognised) Electrical trade qualifications with a High Voltage Switching Ticket
• Have experience with Mining, Earthmoving and/or Construction equipment electrical fault finding & diagnosis
• Have the ability to recognise basic product quality deviations/faults
• Hold good communication skills and the ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Having experienced in a production line style workshop would be advantageous

Benefits:

• 2/2 roster delivering excellent work-life balance
• $$$ A competitive pay rate + potential to earn bi-annual bonuses!
• Specific OEM training on Hitachi EH5000 trucks, including systems, rebuild procedures, and technical standards.
• Ongoing technical development and career progression with a global OEM
• A permanent long term career in a growing business
• Discounted health insurance premiums & access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive management who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• Be a part of a leading OEM which genuinely values and ensures you are happy and safe at work!

At Hitachi, 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.As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.