Electrical Engineering Technician

Kogan People Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kogan People Solutions in Hallam, VIC is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to maintain and improve high-voltage electrical systems, automated production lines, and PLC environments in a food manufacturing setting. You will diagnose faults, test equipment, and optimise electrical safety and efficiency on site.

The role requires a Diploma in a relevant discipline, PLC diagnostics experience, and a strong understanding of sensors, VFDs, and relay logic, with HACCP/GMP experience

Qualifications

• Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent
• Proven PLC diagnostics and motor control experience
• Strong knowledge of sensors, VFDs, pneumatics, and relay logic
• Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Minimum three years in HACCP/GMP regulated environments

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on motors, VFDs, heaters, and boilers.
• Inspect panels, distribution boards, transformers, relays, and wiring.
• Troubleshoot PLC I/O, SCADA interfaces, sensors, and packaging machinery.
• Calibrate instrumentation and flow meters to ensure product quality.
• Support wiring, testing, and commissioning on capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with AS/NZS 3000 and OHS standards in food zones

Skills

PLC diagnostics

Motor control

Sensors

VFDs

Schematics reading

Education

Diploma in a relevant discipline

Tools

SCADA systems

Testing equipment

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Electrical Engineering Technician Kogan People Solutions are working with a food manufacturing and distribution company specialising in authentic South Asian and international food products as they search to recruit a skilled experienced Electrical Engineering Technician. The company serves as both a production plant and a wholesale distributor for supermarket chains, Indian grocery stores, and food service providers across Australia. This role is responsible for the maintenance, testing, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement of high-voltage industrial electrical systems, automated production lines, motor controls, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) environments.

Location: Hallam Vic Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing

1. Plant Maintenance & Electrical Support

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on high-power electric motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), heating elements, and industrial boilers across ghee, flour, and spice production lines.
• Inspect, test, and repair electrical panels, distribution boards, transformers, relays, switches, and industrial wiring throughout the processing and warehousing facility.
• Monitor electrical loads and thermal performance of control cabinets to prevent system overloads or electrical failures.

2. Automation, PLCs & Control Systems

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and technical manuals to diagnose automation faults.
• Troubleshoot PLC inputs/outputs, SCADA interfaces, sensor networks (photoelectric, proximity, temperature, pressure), and automated packaging/weighing machinery.
• Calibrate electronic instrumentation, temperature controllers, load cells, and flow meters to maintain consistent batch quality and processing accuracy.

3. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all electrical works and machinery modifications comply with Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation.
• Conduct regular test-and-tag programs, thermal imaging inspections, and functional safety checks on emergency stops and interlocks.
• Adhere strictly to food safety and hygienic maintenance practices (HACCP) when performing work in food processing zones.

4. Breakdown Response & Operational Efficiency

• Provide rapid response to machine breakdowns and electrical faults during production shifts to minimise plant downtime.
• Work closely with mechanical fitters, machine operators, and production managers to systematically identify root causes of operational disruptions.
• Support capital project installations, assisting with the wiring, testing, commissioning, and optimization of newly acquired machinery.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualification: Diploma in a highly relevant discipline, or agreed substitute
• Demonstrated experience in PLC diagnostics and motor control systems.
• Strong working knowledge of industrial sensors, VFDs, pneumatic controls, and relay logic.
• Proficiency in reading complex electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• At least three years of highly relevant professional experience in similar industrial environments (i.e. HACCP / GMP regulated clean manufacturing conditions).

Applicants must possess unrestricted full time Australian working rights to be considered.