Electrician - FIFO

Amentum company; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a skilled Electrician to join a multi-skilled facilities team in Australia. The role focuses on safe, reliable maintenance of facility infrastructure and critical electrical systems, with a FIFO 2-week on/off roster from 0600-1800.

You will plan, organize, and execute repairs, update technical drawings, and ensure compliance with WHS and EHS policies. Candidates must hold Australian A Grade Electrical License; US licenses are welcome for collaboration on joint missions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-trade experience in electrical maintenance.
• Demonstrated understanding of electrical infrastructure and O&M requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain facility infrastructure, systems and equipment.
• Effect the day-to-day operation and maintenance of allocated facility infrastructure, equipment and systems.
• Execute rapid and reliable response to abnormal facility operational situations and emergencies; including equipment repair when necessary.
• Effectively liaise and communicate with peers to ensure best-practice standardization, coverage and continuous individual and team improvement.
• Monitor and facilitate the update of technical drawings, panel schedules and equipment operating procedures.
• Maintain a complete and current working understanding of all relevant facilities infrastructure, equipment and systems.
• Install new electrical equipment and infrastructure as requested.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of job-related documents, such as Work Orders, time sheets and safety reports.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested.

Skills

4 years post trade experience

WH&S/EHS understanding

Problem solving

Reading drawings/procedures

Education

Australian A Grade Electrical License

US Journeyman License

US AZ Contractors License

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purpose and Impact:

The Electrician functions as key member of a multi-skilled team to safely and effectively maintain facility infrastructure and critical systems. The Electrician provides a professional service in the execution of technical repair & maintenance of all assigned facility infrastructure equipment. This includes elements of planning, organization, coordination, scheduling, training, mentoring, and resource management associated with the day‑to‑day maintenance of the facility. The Electrician is responsible for the efficient and timely identification and completion of maintenance work tasks and ensuring high levels of service are maintained. This role also ensures that the Electrician completes repairs and maintenance of all equipment in a manner that maximizes productivity and equipment reliability. The Electrician is a member of a small team of experienced tradespeople responsible for the day‑to‑day maintenance of multiple system components and equipment that supports both mission and routine business operations, as well as responding to unscheduled repairs. Within this team the Electrician must contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, supporting the implementation of improvement initiatives and technical advance as well as having the ability to think on their feet and complete assigned tasks to a high standard. This position works closely with the Facilities Operations Team, other Facilities Maintainers and OASIS departments to foster, promote and maintain best‑practice standards and enable reliable, consistent and effective maintenance and operation of facility systems. This role is key to the success of the broader O&M team and thus also works closely with all Facilities O&M personnel in the delivery of high‑quality facility O&M services to enable the mission.

Work Schedule:

This position is identified as FIFO and as such will be required to work a 2 week on/off roster providing electrical support from 0600-1800 (no night shift).

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain facility infrastructure, systems and equipment.
• Effect the day-to-day operation and maintenance of allocated facility infrastructure, equipment and systems.
• Execute rapid and reliable response to abnormal facility operational situations and emergencies; including equipment repair when necessary.
• Effectively liaise and communicate with peers to ensure best-practice standardization, coverage and continuous individual and team improvement.
• Monitor and facilitate the update of technical drawings, panel schedules and equipment operating procedures.
• Maintain a complete and current working understanding of all relevant facilities infrastructure, equipment and systems.
• Install new electrical equipment and infrastructure as requested.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely completion of job-related documents, such as Work Orders, time sheets and safety reports. Job-related documentation requires inputting and processing information from paper Work Orders into digital systems
• Any other reasonable duties as requested.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Personnel are required to be medically fit to work and safely complete all physical tasks associated with the role in which they are employed. This includes but is not limited to being able to carry and control moderate to heavy loads and being able to safely traverse and access maintenance environments which may be uneven or crampe

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Strong understanding of Work Health Safety (WHS) Act, and EHS policies & procedures;
• Demonstrated understanding and experience working within Facility Maintenance or similar technical environment;
• Strong understanding and knowledge of technical terminology relating to Electrical infrastructure and electronic equipment;
• Strong understanding of facilities equipment and functionality;
• Strong understanding of facilities O&M requirements;
• Strong understanding of equipment maintenance requirements (preventive, predictive, & corrective);
• Demonstrated understanding of 110V (US) power, or willingness to learn;
• Demonstrated capacity to gain understanding and appreciation across other relevant technical areas such as High Voltage and Power Generation.;
• Demonstrated high level of problem solving, decision making and analytical skills;
• 4 years post trade experience

Desirable:

• Enterprise Resource Planning experience. (SAP)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient level of computer skills
• Industrial Electrical
• Power Distribution
• Understanding of Industrial Control Circuits
• Understanding of VFD’s

Security Clearance Required:

Minimum Active U.S. Secret or Australian Negative Vetting (NV1) equivalent Department of Defense Security Clearance and ability to maintain that clearance. Depending on ongoing mission needs and access the role requires, the candidate may be required to obtain a higher U.S. Top Secret or Australian Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance.

Tickets and Licences:

Essential:

• Australian candidates must hold and be able to maintain an Australian "A" Grade Electrical License,
• US candidates must hold and maintain a minimum of a US State "Journeyman’s" License.
• US candidates from Arizona must hold and maintain a US State "Contractors" License.
• Low Voltage Rescue
• Construction Industry Induction (White Card)

Desirable:

• Working at Heights
• First Aid/CPR
• Elevated Work Platform
• Confined Space

Statement of Work Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read, write and speak English

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug‑free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre‑hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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