Electrical Control Technician - Smithton

McCain Foods; Smithton; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCain Foods is seeking an experienced Electrical Control Technician to join the Smithton maintenance team. You will diagnose faults, program PLCs, and support plant improvements in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with maintenance and production to optimise electrical systems, ensure safety compliance, and mentor apprentices. A Class license and trade certification are required, with exposure to Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Siemens, and Omron systems a plus.

Qualifications

• Must hold current A Class Electrical License.
• Electrical Trade Certificate.
• Experience in continuous process manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Program and maintain PLCs, SCADA, and communication systems.
• Oversee site-wide electrical systems for compliance with local standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to improve efficiency.
• Use CMMS to track and plan maintenance activities.
• Identify, source, and procure electrical and control equipment.
• Design and implement plant improvements to boost productivity.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults in electrical/control systems.
• Test, install, and calibrate transducers and actuators.
• Install and configure variable frequency and servo drives.
• Support training and development of Electricians and Apprentices.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Team leadership

Education

Electrical Trade Certificate

A Class Electrical License

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC systems

RSLogix

Beckhoff

Siemens

Omron

Job description

Position Title: Electrical Control Technician - Smithton

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 45099

We are seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Control Technician to join our Maintenance Team at Smithton.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for providing technical support, diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical and control equipment, and contributing to process improvements and new projects through the development, modification, installation and commissioning of electrical control systems and PLC programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), SCADA, and communication systems
• Oversee site-wide electrical systems, ensuring compliance with local standards and regulations
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operational efficiency
• Utilize Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking and planning maintenance activities
• Identify, source, and procure electrical and control equipment as required
• Design and implement plant improvements and modifications to enhance productivity
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults in plant electrical and control systems
• Test, install, and calibrate transducers and actuators
• Install and configure variable frequency and servo drives
• Support the training and development of Electricians and Apprentices

Safety and Compliance

• Adhering to Work Health & Safety (WH&S) policies, including safe lifting protocols
• Following established procedures and work instructions
• Maintaining good manufacturing practices and food safety standards

Mandatory Qualifications And Skills

• Current A Class Electrical License
• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Background in continuous process manufacturing

Desirable Qualifications

• Proven experience and/or qualifications in Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Proficiency in RSLogix programming
• Experience with Beckhoff, Siemens, and Omron systems

About You

• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety practices
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and customer focus, with a collaborative approach
• Capable of working independently and within a team

This is a unique opportunity for self‑motivated professionals seeking advancement into a senior maintenance role. We encourage you to contribute to our maintenance leadership team and help drive operational excellence.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family‑owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Location(s): AU - Australia : Tasmania : Smithton || AU - Australia : New South Wales : Lisarow || AU - Australia : New South Wales : North Sydney || AU - Australia : New South Wales : Sydney || AU - Australia : Other : Reference job description || AU - Australia : Queensland : Brisbane || AU - Australia : Queensland : Morningside || AU - Australia : South Australia : Adelaide || AU - Australia : South Australia : Penola || AU - Australia : Tasmania : Hobart || AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat || AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne || AU - Australia : Western Australia : Perth

Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.