Day-Shift Electrical Technician: PLCs & Drives
Visy
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Job summary
Visy is seeking an Electrical Technician to maintain and improve the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical systems across our high‑speed pulp and paper plant in Australia. You will carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment and plant assets.
The role involves diagnosing faults on motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, PLCs, instrumentation and control systems, plus participation in stand-by/on-call duties.
Qualifications
- A Grade Electrical Licence.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment (pulp & paper, FMCG, packaging, recycling, or heavy industry).
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience with PLCs, VSDs, MCCs and industrial automation systems.
Responsibilities
- Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment and plant assets.
- Diagnose and rectify faults on motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, PLCs, instrumentation and control systems.
- Perform routine inspections and condition monitoring of plant equipment.
- Support continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, safety and efficiency.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimise plant performance.
- Participate in breakdown response and after-hours call-out activities as required.
- Be available for standby/on-call duties on a 1-in-4-week roster.
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Job description
Visy is seeking an Electrical Technician to maintain and improve the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical systems across our high‑speed pulp and paper plant in Australia. You will carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment and plant assets.
The role involves diagnosing faults on motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, PLCs, instrumentation and control systems, plus participation in stand-by/on-call duties.
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