Electrician

Kymera International; Bell Bay; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Tasmania seeks a qualified electrician with instrumentation experience. The role involves maintaining electrical and automation systems, installation and troubleshooting of technologies like PLCs and SCADA. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety. Exciting career growth opportunities and a 9-day fortnight work schedule are offered.

Benefits

Great work-life balance

Career growth training

Hands-on automation experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in fault-finding electrical systems.
• Training & experience in Hazardous Area Wiring & Maintenance.
• Understanding of pneumatic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs of electrical systems.
• Install, commission, and troubleshoot PLCs and SCADA.
• Provide technical support for maintenance teams.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Fault-finding electrical systems

Collaboration in team

Commitment to safety standards

Education

Current A Grade Electrical License

Certificate III in Instrumentation

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Citect SCADA

Job description

Overview

Are you a qualified electrician with instrumentation experience looking for a role that offers variety, autonomy, and hands-on exposure to automation systems? At Ecka Granules Australia (EGA), we’re not just about maintenance—we give our team the freedom to work with cutting-edge automation, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networks in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on Automation Experience – Our electricians actively engage with PLC coding, SCADA setup, and industrial networks.
• Exciting & Varied Work – From troubleshooting electrical systems to commissioning new automation technologies, every day is different.
• Career Growth – On-site and off-site training in instrumentation, automation, and maintenance to help you advance in your career.
• Great Work-Life Balance – 9-day fortnight with rostered Fridays off.

About the Role

As part of our Maintenance and Engineering Team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of our plant’s electrical and automation systems in addition to general maintenance tasks.

Your Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs of electrical and automation systems.
• Installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of PLCs, SCADA, and industrial networks.
• Providing technical support for maintenance teams and projects.
• Assisting in identifying and implementing new technologies to improve reliability and safety.
• Participating in after-hours call-out coverage (on a rostered basis). Allowance Included.

What You Need to Succeed

• Current A Grade Electrical License
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in fault-finding electrical systems
• Strong problem-solving skills & ability to troubleshoot complex process systems
• Ability to work both independently & collaboratively in a small, dedicated team
• Commitment to high safety standards & continuous improvement
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Citect SCADA & industrial networks
• Certificate III in Instrumentation (or working towards completion)
• Training & experience in Hazardous Area Wiring & Maintenance
• Understanding of pneumatic control systems

Application Details

• Join us and take your electrical & automation career to the next level!
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Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• Have you worked in a role which requires fault finding experience?
• How many years' experience do you have as an electrician?
• Do you hold a current electrical licence?
• What’s your expected annual base salary?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?