Electrician

North East Water; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

12% superannuation

Learning & development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

North East Water is seeking an Electrician in Wodonga to support electrical, automation and SCADA systems across water and wastewater infrastructure. The role offers a full-time, ongoing position with opportunities for learning in industrial control systems and the water industry.

Your responsibilities include breakdown response, installation and commissioning of new plant, preventive maintenance, and optimisation of control systems while providing technical support to operational staff and

Qualifications

• Current Victorian A Grade Electrical License or ability to obtain through mutual recognition.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Experience in repair, maintenance, design and delivery of industrial control systems in water or process industries.
• Sound computer skills in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Breakdown response for electrical and automation equipment.
• Installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment.
• Preventive maintenance tasks.
• Optimising control systems for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Provide technical support for operational staff and activities.
• Monitoring and maintenance of SCADA and telemetry systems.
• Basic admin tasks including timesheets and electronic work orders.
• Support upgrades, renewals and projects.
• Participation in after hours on-call roster when competent.

Skills

Electrical license

Driver’s license

Industrial control systems experience

Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

Hazardous area knowledge

Education

Industrial Automation qualification

Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

SCADA systems

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

About the role

As an Electrician at North East Water, you’ll play a pivotal role in optimising the performance of our water and wastewater infrastructure ensuring reliable and efficient service delivery to our communities.

The role involves maintaining and supporting our Electrical, Automation and SCADA systems, while contributing to a variety of diverse and specialised projects. You’ll also have access to a broad range of learning opportunities, to expand your knowledge and skills in industrial control systems and the water industry.

As part of our Industrial Control Systems team based in Wodonga, you’ll help service the communities of the North East region, while enjoying the opportunity to work in one of Victoria’s most beautiful regions.

This is a full-time, ongoing position offering RDO’s and flexible work arrangements.

The general hours are between 7:30am and 4:30pm from Monday to Friday. In this role you will receive additional remuneration through the participation in an on-call roster every 4-8 weeks from Tuesday until the following Tuesday.

Responsibilities

• Breakdown response for electrical and automation equipment
• Installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment
• Preventive maintenance tasks
• Optimising control systems for water and wastewater infrastructure
• Provide technical support for operational staff and activities
• Monitoring and maintenance of SCADA and telemetry systems
• Basic admin tasks including timesheets and electronic work orders
• Support upgrades, renewals and projects
• Participation in the after hours on call roster (once deemed competent)

Key Selection Criteria

1. Current Victorian A Grade Electrical License or ability to obtain through mutual recognition.
2. Current Driver’s License.
3. Experience in the repair, maintenance, design and delivery of industrial control systems within the water industry or a process-based industry.
4. Sound computer skills in a range of software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
5. Training or qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Industrial Automation or Electrical Engineering.
6. Experience and/or qualifications relating to hazardous area electrical installations, inspections and maintenance including understanding of hazardous area compliance requirements.

Salary Information

An attractive salary range of $88,383 to $113,349 (Band 6 or 7 depending on skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation.

This role is eligible for our trade, industry and wastewater allowances which add over $4,700 to your remuneration per year!

In this role you will participate in an on-call availability roster for 7 days approximately every 4-8 weeks. This includes an on-call allowance of over $650 plus any applicable overtime hours and rates.

Mobile phone, laptop and uniform (including PPE) provided by North East Water.

Position Information

• Location: Based in Wodonga with the requirement to live within the area to support on-call arrangements including after hours and emergency response.
• Employment type: Full-time, ongoing including a monthly RDO and flexible work options (such as a 9-day fortnight).
• Pre-employment checks: Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and pre-employment medical and functional testing prior to commencement (organised and paid for by NEW).
• Application requirement: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Why work with us?

• Stable, full-time employment in a reliable industry,
• Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
• A range of flexible working arrangements available including a 9-day fortnight,
• Comprehensive learning & development opportunities through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
• Annual salary increases and 12% superannuation,
• Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave,
• 24/7 wellbeing support and psychology sessions available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
• Discounted gym and pool memberships throughFitness Passport,
• Reimbursements for allied health treatments,
• Discounted private health cover,
• Onsite flu vaccination and skin check clinics annually,
• Social club,
• plus much, much more! https://www.newater.com.au/careers/why-work-with-us

Have questions? Please get in touch!

Please do not hesitate to contact Damien Kelly, Team Leader Industrial Control Systems on 0400 583 ***.

Alternatively, you can contact Sienna from our People & Culture team via email **@newater.com.au