Electrical Engineering Technician

Australian Meat Group; Cootamundra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Meat Group in New South Wales is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to install, maintain and repair electrical instrumentation and control systems across our meat processing facilities. You will support engineers and managers to keep vital equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role covers water supply, environmental controls, switchgear, and motor control systems, with duties including inspection, calibration, fault diagnosis, data collection, and ensuring safety and

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of electrical instrument/control systems.
• Inspect designs for compliance with specs and safety regs.
• Install assemblies for protection relays and metering devices.
• Assist with research to improve efficiency.
• Perform data collection, testing, and reporting.
• Install, upgrade, and calibrate electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot faults in electrical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and QA standards.
• Mark up electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Assist in designing layouts for substations and switchgear.
• Estimate materials costs for electrical projects.

Job description

As an Electrical Engineering Technician at Australian Meat Group, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical engineering instruments and control systems across our meat processing facilities. This includes critical systems such as water supply/drippers, feed systems, and environmental control systems (ventilation, fans, heating, etc.). You will work closely with engineers and managers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all electrical systems, providing vital support to ensure the uptime of essential equipment and systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Inspecting and installing designs for compliance with specifications and safety regulations.
• Undertaking electrical workshop functions, including installing assemblies for protection relays, metering devices, and other control equipment.
• Assisting with research and experimentation programs to improve operational efficiency.
• Performing data collection, testing, calculations, and preparing charts and reports based on findings.
• Installing, upgrading, modifying, and calibrating electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing faults in electrical equipment and control systems.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality assurance standards.
• Marking up and redlining electrical installation drawings, plans, and diagrams.
• Assisting in the design and layout of electrical installations on substations, switchgear, cabling systems, and motor control systems.
• Estimating materials costs and quantities for various electrical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Repair: Perform regular preventative maintenance, adjustments, and repairs on electrical instrument/control systems, including water supply and environmental control systems.
• Compliance & Safety: Report and address any non-compliance issues related to the safety and integrity of electrical systems.
• Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis: Conduct tests and troubleshoot electrical systems to identify faults and ensure swift resolution.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain and ensure high-quality standards in all electrical installations and maintenance activities, with a strong focus on continual improvement.