Electrical Technician

Visy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Visy is seeking an Electrical Technician to maintain and improve the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical systems across our high‑speed pulp and paper plant in Australia. You will carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment and plant assets.

The role involves diagnosing faults on motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, PLCs, instrumentation and control systems, plus participation in stand-by/on-call duties.

Qualifications

• A Grade Electrical Licence.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (pulp & paper, FMCG, packaging, recycling, or heavy industry).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with PLCs, VSDs, MCCs and industrial automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment and plant assets.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, PLCs, instrumentation and control systems.
• Perform routine inspections and condition monitoring of plant equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimise plant performance.
• Participate in breakdown response and after-hours call-out activities as required.
• Be available for standby/on-call duties on a 1-in-4-week roster.

Skills

Fault finding

PLC automation

MCCs & VSDs

Education

A Grade Electrical Licence

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Drive systems

Job description

About The Opportunity

As an Electrical Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving the reliability, safety, and performance of electrical systems across our high-speed pulp and paper manufacturing plant.

• Shift Details: Day shift (Monday to Friday)
• Pay Details: $60ph + OT

What You'll Do

• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical equipment and plant assets.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, PLCs, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Perform routine inspections and condition monitoring of plant equipment.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimise plant performance.
• Participate in breakdown response and after-hours call-out activities as required.
• Be available for standby/on-call duties on a 1-in-4-week roster.

What You Will Bring

• A Grade Electrical Licence
• Experience within a manufacturing, pulp and paper, FMCG, packaging, recycling, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with PLCs, VSDs, motor control centres (MCCs), and industrial automation systems.

What You'll Love When You Join Us

• Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company

About Visy

Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. As Australia’s leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer, Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the world’s most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut, providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand, where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry.

You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)

Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.