Electrical Maintenance Technician – PLC & Plant Uptime

Viterra; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration + on-call

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Novated leasing

Birthday leave

Service recognition

Safety best practices

Parental leave

Job summary

Viterra is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join the Port Adelaide Terminal maintenance team. You will manage operational requirements to ensure plant and equipment are maintained to high standards, focusing on safety and uptime to deliver a reliable service to customers.

This role includes day-to-day problem solving and long-term preventative maintenance planning, with opportunities to contribute to capital projects while supporting regional teams and potentially traveling within the region.

Qualifications

• Electrical workers license Class A (Australia) required.
• Willingness to learn bearing lubrication techniques.
• Competent in interpreting hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Experience with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Experience maintaining fixed and mobile plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and pneumatic systems, including PLC diagnostics.
• Assist mechanical staff with repairs to diesel and 12V equipment.
• Develop and implement solutions for timely responses to equipment failures and breakdowns.
• Conduct electrical maintenance and repairs and identify plant improvements.
• Participate in a rotating on-call roster and regional travel as needed.

Skills

Electrical license class A

Bearing lubrication

Hydraulic diagrams

Pneumatic diagrams

PLC diagnostics

Job description

Viterra is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join the Port Adelaide Terminal maintenance team. You will manage operational requirements to ensure plant and equipment are maintained to high standards, focusing on safety and uptime to deliver a reliable service to customers.

This role includes day-to-day problem solving and long-term preventative maintenance planning, with opportunities to contribute to capital projects while supporting regional teams and potentially traveling within the region.