E&I Technician

Phe Pty Ltd; Tumut; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PHE Power & Infrastructure seeks an Electrician or Instrumentation Technician to join Visy’s Pulp and Paper Mill in Tumut. Permanent, Monday–Friday, 9-hour days, with on-call every ~7 weeks and overtime available.

Competitive salary, upskilling in Instrumentation offered, training provided for right candidate. Applicants should hold NSW Electrical licence, high-risk WP class, and other safety credentials; relocation to Tumut region is expected if needed.

Qualifications

• NSW Electrical Licence is required.
• High-risk work licence (WP Class) is required.
• CPR/LVR current certification is required.
• Unrestricted C Class Drivers Licence is required.
• White Construction Card is required.
• Willingness to relocate to Tumut region if not already local.
• Certificate III in Instrumentation is preferred with training offered.

Responsibilities

• HV, HA, Automation, Minor Projects and Maintenance activities within the manufacturing plant.
• Identify and resolve complex problems in a timely manner and work well in group problem solving.
• Support upskilling and training in Instrumentation where needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Electrical experience

Relocation willingness

Education

Certificate III in Instrumentation

Tools

NSW Electrical Licence

High-risk work WP Class

Working at Heights

CPR/LVR

Unrestricted C Class Driver’s Licence

White Construction Card

Confined Space

Job description

E&I Technician PHE Pty Ltd Tumut, NSW, AU

THE OPPORTUNITY

PHE Power and Infrastructure are currently seeking a qualified Electrician or Instrumentation Technician to join our team based at Visy's Pulp and Paper Mill in Tumut.

This role is offered on a permanent basis, predominantly working Monday-Friday, 9hr day. On Call required on roughly a 7-week roster. Overtime available. In return, you will be compensated with a competitive salary package and given the opportunity to upskill and do additional training in Instrumentation (if you don’t already have this qualification).

The role is based at Visy's pulp and paper mill in Tumut. Tumut is a town in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated 410km southwest of Sydney and 200km from Canberra.

Daily activities include HV, HA, Automation, Minor Projects, and Maintenance activities within the manufacturing plant.

ABOUT YOU

• Able to identify and resolve complex problems in a timely manner
• Work well in group problem-solving situations
• Industrial Electrical experience will be highly regarded but not essential
• Live in or willing to relocate to Tumut Region

The successful candidate will have:

• NSW Electrical License
• High-risk work License with WP Class
• Working at Heights
• Current CPR/LVR
• Current Unrestricted C Class Driver’s License
• White Construction Card
• Certificate III in Instrumentation (preferable but not essential as training will be provided for the right candidate)
• Confined Space (preferable)

ABOUT PHE GROUP and PHE POWER | INFRASTRUCTURE

PHE Group is an electrical and instrumentation contractor with five specialist divisions and more than 50 years’ experience. From design and installation to commissioning, shutdowns and logistics, we deliver projects that last.

With branches and projects across Australia’s key mining regions, we’re trusted to deliver where it matters most.

Through PHE Power & Infrastructure, our people deliver electrical, instrumentation and automation services that keep essential infrastructure running - across energy, water and industrial sectors. From integrating renewables to executing large-scale upgrades and strengthening critical power resilience, we work closely with clients to keep complex programs moving. At every stage of their career, our people are supported to learn, grow and succeed, while gaining exposure to the projects shaping Australia’s future.

As part of PHE Group, our reputation is reinforced by recent recognition at both State and National levels. At the 2025 NECA SA/NT Excellence Awards, we secured honours across the Industrial Large ($2M-$20M) and Industrial X-Large ($20M+) categories for BHP’s Carrapateena Hydrofloat and Underground Crusher 2.0 projects respectively. We also received the Perpetual Award – the judges’ highest accolade, reserved for the project they consider the standout submission across all categories – recognising excellence in safety, quality, innovation and culture.

This success was followed by national recognition at the 2025 NECA National Excellence Awards, where PHE Group received the Industrial X-Large Project ($20M+) award for the Carrapateena Underground Crusher 2.0 project, and a Certificate of Commendation - Industrial Large ($2M-$20M) for the Carrapateena Hydrofloat project. These achievements highlight the calibre of our people and affirm the standards that guide our work across every division of PHE Group.

Come be a part of that success. Join an award-winning team – and take your place in delivering projects that are shaping the future of Australia’s evolving sectors and the electrical industry.

ABOUT OUR PROCESS

Applying for a role at PHE Group? Our website provides step-by-step instructions on your pathway into the business – including checklists to guide you in preparing for the interview process. See our website: www.phe.net.au/careers/recruitment-process

We seek people who bring both capability and alignment with our values. To support this, our recruitment process includes a range of checks to confirm suitability for the role and workplace. These may include police and background clearances, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, right-to-work verification, reference checks, and other due diligence measures.

SUPPORTING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

At PHE Group, diversity is core to how we build strong teams and deliver complex projects. Our workforce reflects the reality of a modern Australia – bringing together people across gender, culture, age, ability, career pathways, and global experience. This mix of perspectives leads to sharper thinking, stronger collaboration, and more resilient outcomes for our clients.

This commitment was recognised at the 2025 NECA Excellence Awards, where PHE Group was recognised with the Leaders in Diversity (Business) award at both Queensland and National levels. These honours speak to the breadth of our approach – expanding participation for women in trade pathways, creating meaningful opportunities for Indigenous engagement, welcoming global capability and embedding inclusive practices across our organisation.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer who are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible. If you require adjustments to support your application, we encourage you to reach out so we can ensure the process works for you.