Electrical Tradesperson

Wilmar Sugar Australia Limited; Giru; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Superannuation entitlements

Exclusive partner discounts

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar and Renewables invites an Electrician to join our Burdekin Region operations. You will maintain electrical safety and reliability, install and calibrate critical systems, and support biomass boilers and turbine generators.

The role is a permanent day shift at Invicta Mill with strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement. Current Queensland Electrical Work Licence, post-trade heavy industry experience, and CPR/Low Voltage Rescue certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Current Queensland Electrical Work Licence and post-trade experience in heavy industry electrical or instrumentation work.
• CPR and Low Voltage Rescue certifications are required.
• Experience with fixed plant maintenance and familiarity with LV motor control and PLC systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Power Up Equipment: Installation, calibration, and maintenance of critical electrical systems to ensure smooth operation.
• Diagnose and Optimize: Troubleshoot interconnected circuit systems to prevent downtime.
• Keep Records Sharp: Maintain departmental plans, databases, and essential documentation.
• System Commissioning & Tuning: Commission and fine-tune electrical systems for peak performance.
• Master Complex Control Systems: Fault finding in complex control systems with pneumatic, electronic, microprocessor, and mechanical subsystems.
• Lead Special Projects: Manage and collaborate on special projects driving innovation.
• Be a Safety Champion: Actively participate in safety improvement teams.
• Electrify our future: Integrate renewable technologies and optimise biomass boilers and steam turbine generators.

Skills

Electrical systems maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC systems familiarity

LV motor control

Education

Queensland Electrical Work Licence

CPR certification

Low Voltage Rescue certification

Job description

Discover Your Next Role

As an Electrician you will play a vital role in maintaining the electrical safety and reliability of our operations in the Burdekin Region. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring our equipment and systems run smoothly, helping us maintain the highest safety standards and operational efficiency.

This is a permanent day work position within our Invicta Mill, based in the Burdekin Region.

Your Role in Action

• Power Up Equipment: Handle the installation, calibration, and maintenance of critical electrical systems, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.


• Diagnose and Optimize: Examine, troubleshoot, and fine-tune interconnected circuit systems to keep operations running without a hitch.


• Keep Records Sharp: Manage and maintain departmental plans, databases, and all essential documentation for seamless operations.


• System Commissioning & Tuning: Commission and fine-tune electrical systems to achieve peak performance and reliability.


• Master Complex Control Systems: Tackle fault finding in advanced electrical control systems, working with combinations of pneumatic, electronic, microprocessor-based, and mechanical subsystems.


• Lead Special Projects: Take charge and collaborate on exciting special projects that drive innovation and improvement.


• Be a Safety Champion: Show a strong commitment to safety and actively participate in safety improvement teams.


• Electrify our Fturue: Integrate renewable technologies and optimise the performance and efficiency of biomass boilers and steam turbine generators.

Your Winning Combination

We're looking for a motivated individual with a current Queensland Electrical Work Licence and post-trade experience in heavy industry electrical or instrumentation work. Current CPR and Low Voltage Rescue certifications are required. Ideally, you'll also have experience with fixed plant maintenance, and familiarity with LV motor control and PLC systems. Don't have all of the skills yet? Don't worry—we're committed to providing training to help you grow!

What Wilmar Will Offer You

At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team, appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

About Us

Wilmar Sugar and Renewables is Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of raw sugar, and among the top 10 producers globally.

We own and operate eight sugar factories across the Herbert, Burdekin, Proserpine and Sarina regions and employ more than 2,000 people during the annual sugar production season.

We are one of Australia's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass and one of only two bioethanol producers in Australia. We are also the largest sugarcane grower in Australia and a leading supplier of sustainable liquid fertiliser and stockfeed products.

Business unit Non seasonal