Electrical Maintenance Technician - Automated Systems

SSI Schaefer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Great amenities

Job summary

SSI SCHAEFER's Somerton distribution centre seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician – Automated Systems to maintain and fault-find automated equipment, conveyors, lifts and sortation systems. You will diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance, interpret electrical schematics, and work with motors, sensors, VSDs and PLC-controlled equipment.

The role requires a licensed electrician with industrial maintenance experience, a commitment to safety, and willingness to work rotating day and night

Qualifications

• Licensed electrician with industrial maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Experience with automation, motors, sensors, PLCs and VSDs.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical information.
• Strong safety and customer service focus.
• Open to rotating day/night shifts and seven-day roster.
• Post-trade Pneumatics and Hydraulics certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical and control faults and return automated equipment to operation.
• Complete planned maintenance, repairs and component replacements.
• Work across motors, sensors, VSDs, safety circuits, control panels and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, engineering and international technical support teams on complex issues.
• Investigate recurring faults and contribute to reliability improvements.
• Follow isolation, lock-out/tag-out and permit-to-work requirements.
• Collaborate with the customer's operations team to maintain a safe, productive environment.
• Champion safety and compliance on site.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Schematic interpretation

Communication skills

Safety conscious

Customer service

Rotating roster availability

Education

Electrical trade qualification

Victoria electrical licence

First Aid & CPR

Tools

PLC systems

VSDs

Sensors

Conveyors

Job description

Electrical Maintenance Technician - Automated Systems

Electrical Maintenance Technician – Automated Systems

Bring your electrical skills into warehouse automation

Somerton | 4-on, 4-off roster | 12-hour day and night shifts | On-site parking and great amenities

If you enjoy tracing faults, solving problems and getting machinery moving again, this could be the next step in your electrical maintenance career.

Based at a major automated distribution centre in Somerton Melbourne, you'll work with motors, sensors, variable speed drives, safety circuits and PLC-controlled equipment supporting conveyors, lifts, shuttles and sortation systems.

Some shifts will focus on planned maintenance and equipment reliability. Others will involve responding to breakdowns, finding electrical and controls faults under pressure and working with mechanical, controls and engineering specialists to find the solution.

You don't need to know our equipment before you join us. If you're a licensed electrician with strong industrial maintenance and fault-finding experience, we will help you build your knowledge of our automation systems and technology.

Candidates must be available to work rotating day and night shifts over 7 days.

What You'll Be Doing

• Diagnose electrical and control faults and return automated equipment to operation.
• Complete planned maintenance, repairs and component replacements.
• Work across motors, sensors, VSDs, safety circuits, control panels and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, engineering and international technical support teams on more complex issues.
• Investigate recurring faults and contribute to practical reliability improvements.
• Follow electrical isolation, lock-out/tag-out and permit-to-work requirements.
• Proactively collaborate with the customer's operations team to maintain a safe, productive, and positive working environment.
• Champion a culture of safety and compliance on site at all times.

What You'll Bring

• An electrical trade qualification and current Victorian electrical licence.
• Hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, fault-finding and repair.
• Experience working with industrial equipment in manufacturing, processing, logistics or another operational environment.
• The ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical information.
• A logical, practical approach to diagnosing faults.
• Post-trade certification in Pneumatics and Hydraulics (advantageous).
• Solid communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a site-based team.
• A strong commitment to safety and customer service.
• Availability to work the full rotating roster.

Experience with automated equipment, conveyors, PLC-controlled systems, VSDs, sensors or computerised maintenance systems would be an advantage, but is not essential. What matters most is a strong electrical foundation, practical fault-finding ability and a willingness to learn.

Current First Aid and CPR, Working at Heights or Rescue from Heights qualifications would also be well regarded.

Why Join Us?

Become part of our success story!

The SSI SCHAEFER Group is a leading global solution provider for all areas of intralogistics. With innovative technologies and software, the family-owned company empowers customers to increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking and transport processes. From full automated warehouses, with individual service and maintenance offers, to manual and semi-automated systems, SSI SCHAEFER offers cost effective intralogistics solutions from a single source, for small and medium-sized businesses as well as large companies. SSI SCHAEFER has also become one of the largest vendors of software for internal material flow control and offers all possibilities for sustainable resource management with modern real-time analyses, smart data processing and optimisation algorithms. With SSI SCHAEFER Plastics, the company is also an expert in sustainable container systems and customized constructive packaging, as well as solutions for waste and recycling management.

SSI SCHAEFER employs more than 8,800 people at its international headquarters in Neunkirchen (Germany) and in approximately 80 operating companies globally, including seven production facilities on six continents. In fiscal year 2024, the company generated a revenue of EUR 2.0 billion.

For years, the SSI SCHAEFER Group has relied on trusted partnerships and strong brands. The Group also includes the robotics specialist RO-BER, the SAP specialist SWAN, the robotics and AGV expert DS AUTOMOTION and the start-up SupplyBrain.

Our commitment to Work Health and Safety

We have a strong focus on and commitment to health and safety and expect all workers to:

• Comply with relevant WHS legislation
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Proactively report hazards and incidents
• Contribute to a safe working environment for all, including psychological and psychosocial safety

If you are a licensed electrician who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving and learning new technology, we are keen to hear from you.