Electrician

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions in Maryborough, QLD, seeks an experienced maintenance electrician for a state-of-the-art munitions facility. Plan and execute electrical maintenance, install power distribution, and troubleshoot complex equipment with safe isolation and strict code adherence.

You will require a current Queensland electrical licence and trade experience in heavy industry; PLC programming is a plus, with ability to work varied shifts in a growing regional operation.

Qualifications

• Current Qld electrical licence is essential.
• Industrial maintenance experience in heavy industry.
• Knowledge of electrical legislation and codes.
• PLC programming experience is an advantage.
• Experience with a maintenance management system is preferred.
• Safety, teamwork and problem solving are valued.

Responsibilities

• Utilise maintenance management system to plan, complete and record tasks pro-actively.
• Plan and install power supply, cable, conduit, trays and frames for equipment and buildings.
• Apply robot operation/CNC knowledge or pursue on-the-job training to meet accountability.
• Calculate correct cable sizes and install electrical hardware.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment, breakers, relays, motors and sensors.
• Conduct test and tagging of electrical equipment with proper instruments.
• Isolate and de-energise power supplies safely for others to work.
• Collaborate with team members to diagnose and fix issues.
• Communicate handovers and shift start/finish information openly.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation knowledge

Maintenance planning

Electrical safety

Teamwork

Education

Electrical licence (Queensland)

Tools

Maintenance management system

PLC programming tools

Job description

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions – Maryborough QLD

Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions Pty Ltd (RNM), a joint venture between Rheinmetall Waffe Munitions and NIOA Pty Ltd operate a state of the art forging and manufacturing facility in Maryborough QLD that produces artillery shell cases and other munitions-related products for supply to defence.

Key Accountabilities

Utilise the company maintenance management system to determine, complete and record tasks and activities pro-actively supporting the maintenance team to maintain the work system.

Plan and install new or replacement power supply cable, conduit, cable tray, support frames to equipment and buildings including but not limited to robotics, CNC machines, control cabinets, motors, generators, lighting and general power outlet fixtures in accordance with specifications and electrical codes.

Robot operation and programming knowledge and CNC equipment knowledge to execute associated works or the ability and desire to undertake on the job training with the view to meeting this accountability.

Calculate correct cable sizes for power supplies to equipment and installing all electrical hardware required.

Undertake trouble-shooting to diagnose malfunctioning equipment and electrical components including but not limited to breakers, relays, switches, control cards, motors, position sensing devices, transmitters, transformers, lighting fixtures, cabling and electric motors.

Conduct test and tagging of electrical equipment with testing instruments.

Positively isolate and de-energise power supplies in switch boards and rooms to ensure other employees can safely work on the equipment.

Collaborates with fellow team members, team leaders and supervisors if required to diagnose and determine corrective action.

Open and pro-active communication for sharing of information to fellow team members as required/start/completion and handover of shifts.

Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.

Reads and understands wiring and instrumentation diagrams.

Measures, cuts, bends, assembles and installs electrical conduit to pulls cable through for a neat install.

Co-ordinate electrical contractors to perform statutory inspections, OEM maintenance or projects as required.

All work is completed in accordance with company processes and government legislation.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Current Qld electrical working licence

Intermediate trade experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial

Working knowledge of electrical legislation and codes

PLC programming and automation an advantage

Experience working under a maintenance management system for planning and scheduling maintenance tasks.

Safety

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Personal Attributes

High ethical standards and integrity in professional and personal dealings.

A strong hands-on mentality.

Process driven but flexible to deliver results.

Self motivated with a high regard for safety and quality.

Additional Requirements

Fit to work in munitions manufacturing environment.

Ability to work varied starts, shifts or shift-work if required.

Police/security checks and right to work in Australia

Join an exciting new venture with a dynamic team focused on collaborative, hands-on ways of working for successful outcomes

Be a part of a founding team at a brand-new facility designed and created for technical excellence and future expansion

Work in a state-of-the-art facility with brand new equipment, offices and amenities

Flexibility to provide input into the systems and processes for the operations

Work for a company that values people, exceptional quality and service

Excellent opportunity in a regional location in South-East Queensland

Strong links to the global Rheinmetall community across the world and Nioa throughout Australia

General Requirements

By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur:

Police/security checks

Australian citizenship/permanent residency and/or working rights in Australia