Auto Electrician

Perdaman Global Services on behalf of Piacentini & Son

Date Posted: September 24, 2026

Position: Auto Electrician

Hours: 38 hours per week

Mode: Full-time

Location: Picton WA

On behalf of our client, Piacentini & Son, we are advertising.

Piacentini & Son is an earthmoving and mining contractor specialising in bulk earthworks, supply of mobile mining and earthmoving equipment, road haulage and mining rehabilitation services. We have over 500 employees around Australia with a head office in Bunbury, Western Australia. Piacentini & Son has a rich 80-year history of operations throughout Australia, supporting the mining and resources sectors with mining and earthmoving services.

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Auto Electrician for our Picton Workshop based in Bunbury, Western Australia. Working as part of the Auto Electrical Maintenance Team, the Auto Electrician is required to fit and maintain electrical components on mobile and fixed equipment on the Piacentini & Son fleet in a safe and operational manner.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety, health and environmental procedures, including Job Safety Analysis plans (JSA) for all tasks.
• Present for work in a fit state to undertake electrical duties.
• Prioritise and planning of electrical maintenance tasks.
• Battery and starting system maintenance.
• Air-conditioning fitting and servicing.
• Electronic fault finding and diagnosis.
• Overhaul and repair to starter motors and alternators.
• Fitting and maintenance of engine protection equipment.
• Design and install electrical control circuits.
• Fit and repair UHF Radio and Telephone equipment and accessories.
• Identify, interpret and repair for reuse any parts and accessories.
• Complete maintenance records (DMR) for all work carried out.

About You

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, with demonstrated experience in more than one of the following: CAT, Liebherr, Hitachi, Komatsu & John Deere equipment
• Trade experience in a mining or civil engineering environment on large scale equipment
• Australian recognised Trade Qualification (Auto Electrician)
• Current Drivers Licence
• Willingness to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical & Drug / Alcohol Screen
• A positive approach to safety and those around you

Piacentini & Son is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage men and women of all ages and Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Please Note: We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted directly.