Electrical Trades Person

Coregas; Port Kembla; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Incentives

Education assistance

Employee support

Job summary

Coregas is seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician for our Port Kembla site. You will install, maintain and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation equipment critical to production and safety.

Reporting to the Site Maintenance team, you’ll perform planned and breakdown maintenance, manage documentation in MEX CMMS, and supervise contractors while upholding strict safety standards.

Qualifications

• Australian recognised electrical trade qualification.
• Experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, gas, mining, steel, chemical or processing environments.
• Familiar with industrial safe work systems (e.g., electrical isolation, working at heights, confined space).
• Experience installing and maintaining instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance on electrical/instrumentation equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Maintain maintenance records in the MEX CMMS system.
• Support safe operation of plant equipment and infrastructure.
• Supervise contractors and ensure site safety compliance.
• Assist with risk assessments, changes and root cause investigations.
• Contribute to safety, reliability and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support operations to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

Industrial environments

Safe work practices

Reading electrical drawings

Instrumentation maintenance

Testing equipment usage

Tools

MEX CMMS

Job description

Coregas is shaping the future of gases in Australia and New Zealand. As a proud member of Nippon Sanso Holdings, we continue to manufacture gases locally and distribute them across Australia and New Zealand. Our compressed gases and cryogenic liquids support a wide range of industries—from construction and healthcare to research, food & beverages, welding, and clean energy.

Coregas' vision is Changing Gases, Changing Lives. At Coregas, we help our customers achieve amazing things by delivering products, expertise and personal service second to none.

Join Coregas and play a critical role in supporting one of Australia's leading industrial gas production facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our Tonnage & Engineering team based at Port Kembla. In this hands‑on role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation equipment that supports our critical production operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Site Maintenance team, your responsibilities will include:

• Performing planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance activities
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation faults
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records through the MEX maintenance management system
• Supporting safe operation of critical plant equipment and infrastructure
• Supervising contractors and ensuring compliance with site safety requirements
• Assisting with risk assessments, management of change and root cause investigations
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability and cost reduction
• Supporting operational teams to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An Australian recognised Electrical Trade Qualification
• Experience in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, gas, mining, steel, chemical or processing environment
• Strong understanding of industrial safe work systems, including:
• Electrical Isolation
• Working at Heights
• Confined Space Entry
• Experience installing and maintaining instrumentation systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation
• Experience using electrical and instrumentation testing equipment
• Sound computer skills and maintenance system exposure
• Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities

Highly Regarded

• Experience with HV systems and electrical motors
• Instrumentation calibration experience
• Experience with compressors, pumps and process plant equipment
• Welding, fabrication or tube‑bending skills
• Forklift, EWP or other mobile equipment licences

Why Join us?

Imagine being part of a winning team that truly values safety, customer service, and integrity. At Coregas, you'll have the chance to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and development.

• Competitive rates, short term incentives, and long term bonuses available
• Opportunity to participate in Recognition Awards and Education Assistance
• Access to attractive discount offers from our partners on insurance, new car purchases, computers and private health insurance
• Ongoing career development & training
• Personal and professional counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Visit our website at www.coregas.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.

Coregas promotes and adheres to the policies and practices of diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQIA+ community and people living with disability.

As part of the recruitment process, suitable candidates will be required to complete background checks, which may include police checks, pre‑employment medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing as part of your application process.