Electricians - Substation Construction - Whyalla, Pirie, Augusta & more
Chandler Macleod
Trades & Services / Automotive Trades
Posted 09/04/2025 Closed 23/04/2025
Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley, Clare, South Australia
Casual
Not specified
⚡ Electricians – Industrial (Substation Construction) 📍 Location: Multiple SA Sites – FIFO / DIDO | Metro & Remote Options
📆 Roster: 11/3 DIDO-style | 10-hour days 💼 Employment Type: Full-Time Contract 💰 Pay Rate: $64.41/hr + penalties + allowances + super 📅 Start Date: Late April / Early May 📈 Duration: Through to October (strong potential for extension)
👷♂️ Multiple Positions Available We’re recruiting on behalf of a national contractor delivering major substation and HV infrastructure projects across South Australia. Ideal for licensed A Class Electricians with substation, switchyard, or heavy industrial experience.
🔧 Scope of Work
Substation and switchyard construction
HV cable pulling, testing, and terminations
Earth grids, conduit, and structural installs
Digging, basic civil works, and site set-up
Greenfield and brownfield site work
Some remote, mining-adjacent, or metro/DIDO jobs
✅ What You’ll Need
SA Electrical Licence
First Aid, CPR & LV Rescue (Mandatory)
TAAMs inductions (preferred – can be arranged)
Ability to commit to 11/3 FIFO roster
Own hand tools (specialist tools provided)
🏕 Site & Travel Info
Sites: Torrens Island, Roseworthy, Northfield, Whyalla, Port Pirie, Mannum, Tailem Bend, Riverland
Mix of metro and remote locations
Private accommodation provided under EBA
Meals provided (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Travel arranged (DIDO, flights, company transport)
🚀 Apply Now Multiple positions available with a top-tier contractor. Call 08 8408 9085 or email [email protected] to secure your spot. At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.