Electrician (Wodonga)

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% Superannuation

Allowances for trade, industry and wwt

On-call remuneration > $650 per roster

Mobile phone provided

Laptop provided

Uniform including PPE provided

Job summary

North East Water is seeking a qualified Electrician to support electrical, automation and SCADA systems across water and wastewater infrastructure in the North East region. Based in Wodonga, the role offers full-time ongoing work with a 9-day fortnight option and on-call duties.

You will install, commission, maintain and optimise control systems, respond to breakdowns, and provide technical support to operations. Travel within the region may be required.

Qualifications

• A Grade Electrical License (Victorian) or mutual recognition.
• Current Driver's License.
• Experience with industrial control systems in water or process industries.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Training in Industrial Automation or Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of hazardous area installations and compliance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

A Grade Electrical License

Current Driver's License

Industrial automation experience

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

A Grade Electrical License (Victorian)

Driver's Licence (Australia)

Industrial Automation or Electrical Engineering training

Tools

SCADA systems experience

Job description

Recruitment information for an Electrician position at North East Water.

Position Information

• $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.
• Full-time, ongoing including a monthly RDO and flexible work options (such as a 9-day fortnight).
• General hours of work are between 7:30am and 4:30pm (Monday to Friday).

Location

• Based at our Regional Headquartersin Wodonga.
• For this position, there is arequirement to live within the area to support on-call arrangements including after hours and emergency response.

Contact

• Damien Kelly, Team Leader Industrial Control Systems on 0400 583 028.
• Alternatively, you can contact Sienna from our People & Culture team via email [e-mail]

Mandatory Requirements

• Candidates must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorisation to work in Australia
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including a police check and/or pre-employment medical and functional testing where applicable.

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.

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.

• 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)

For further detail on the role, please refer to the position description below.

Key Selection Criteria

To be in consideration for this position please address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria:

Essential on application:

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.

7. Experience and/or qualifications relating to hazardous area electrical installations, inspections and maintenance including understanding of hazardous area compliance requirements.

We’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require specific supports or modifications during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments.

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