Electrical Technician: PLC & Automation in GMP/FMCG

Opella; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Opella in Queensland seeks an Electrical Technician to respond to breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance and support control and automation systems across our manufacturing site. You will read electrical schematics, follow procedures and ensure safe, high‑quality downtime‑free operation on day and afternoon shifts.

The role requires a Queensland Electrical licence, trade experience in manufacturing (ideally FMCG or Pharmaceutical), and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Queensland Electrical licence is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial maintenance is required.
• Strong fault-finding on PLCs, VSDs, sensors and control circuits.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to breakdowns and fault-find electrical, control and automation issues to minimise downtime and restore equipment safely.
• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance through the CMMS; PM Schedule completed on time.
• Diagnose, maintain and modify PLC, HMI and drive systems (Siemens S7-1200/1500, TIA Portal, Red Lion) with change control and proper documentation.
• Support robotic packing cells, vision inspection systems and label printers to keep lines running at high efficiency.
• Complete all work orders, GMP documentation and change records accurately; paperwork finished on time.
• Work safely under isolation, permit-to-work and electrical safety procedures; avoid safety incidents.
• Support projects, shutdowns and equipment upgrades, including contractor coordination.
• Actively identify root-cause analysis and continuous improvement opportunities; reduce repeat failures.
• Share knowledge with and support apprentices on the team to build capability.

Skills

PLC fault-finding

VSDs

Sensor & control reading

Autonomy

Teamwork

Tools

Siemens S7-1200/1500

TIA Portal

Red Lion HMI

CMMS

Job description

Opella in Queensland seeks an Electrical Technician to respond to breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance and support control and automation systems across our manufacturing site. You will read electrical schematics, follow procedures and ensure safe, high‑quality downtime‑free operation on day and afternoon shifts.

The role requires a Queensland Electrical licence, trade experience in manufacturing (ideally FMCG or Pharmaceutical), and a collaborative approach.