Electrical Technician

AKD Softwoods; Tumut; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AKD Softwoods in Tumut, NSW, Australia, is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance professional to lead PLC-driven improvements. The role focuses on delivering fit-for-purpose electrical control systems and infrastructure, with ongoing coaching to raise team capability and safety in a major timber manufacturing environment.

You will work with asset management, operations and maintenance teams to optimize processes, drive cost efficiency and apply innovative technology across our Australian

Qualifications

• You are confident working in a manufacturing, maintenance or process improvement environment.
• You can plan, coordinate and deliver projects to agreed outcomes.
• You communicate clearly and can work collaboratively with maintenance, production and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain fit for purpose Electrical Control Systems and Infrastructure.
• Act as subject matter expert for the electrical department.
• Provide technical support to asset management, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Critically analyse manufacturing processes to identify the opportunity for improvement.
• Ensure an ongoing focus on lifecycle product costs, process efficiency, and innovation.
• Work with operations personnel to lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis and Investigations.
• Provide coaching to team members to increase overall capability of the team

Skills

Project planning

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Electrotechnology or Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

Working with key Maintenance & Operational teams, this role drives tactical improvement projects through PLC optimization to de-bottleneck and delivering maximum returns to the business through enhancing leading-edge technology capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain fit for purpose Electrical Control Systems and Infrastructure.
• Act as subject matter expert for the electrical department.
• Provide technical support to asset management, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Critically analyse manufacturing processes to identify the opportunity for improvement.
• Ensure an ongoing focus on lifecycle product costs, process efficiency, and innovation.
• Work with operations personnel to lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis and Investigations.
• Provide coaching to team members to increase overall capability of the team

AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

Working with key Maintenance & Operational teams, this role drives tactical improvement projects through PLC optimization to de-bottleneck and delivering maximum returns to the business through enhancing leading-edge technology capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain fit for purpose Electrical Control Systems and Infrastructure.
• Act as subject matter expert for the electrical department.
• Provide technical support to asset management, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Critically analyse manufacturing processes to identify the opportunity for improvement.
• Ensure an ongoing focus on lifecycle product costs, process efficiency, and innovation.
• Work with operations personnel to lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis and Investigations.
• Provide coaching to team members to increase overall capability of the team

About You

• You are confident working in a manufacturing, maintenance or process improvement environment.
• You hold a qualification inElectrotechnology or ElectricalEngineering.
• You can plan, coordinate and deliver projects to agreed outcomes.
• You communicate clearly and can work collaboratively with maintenance, production and operational teams.
• You are proactive, improvement-focused and comfortable leading investigations and identifying practical solutions.
• You demonstrate a genuine commitment to health, safety, care and creating a harm-free workplace.

Why Join AKD?

• Join a values-led organisation with a strong focus on safety, care and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in improving the performance of major manufacturing operations.
• Work closely with experienced maintenance, production and leadership teams.
• Contribute to practical projects that improve safety, efficiency, reliability and quality.
• Be part of a business that supports a simple, action-oriented “can do – make it happen” culture.

Applications close: 16October 2026

Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol, along with functional capacity testing, may be required.