Industrial Electrician

Mid-Western Regional Council; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 3,600 - 4,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Allowance

Industry Allowance

Tool Allowance

Leave Loading

On-Call Allowance

Job summary

Mid-Western Regional Council in Mudgee, NSW, seeks an Industrial Electrician to maintain water and sewer electrical systems, upgrade gear, and support automation projects. The role covers fault finding, SCADA integration, and ongoing improvements across treatment plants, pumping stations and reservoirs.

You’ll work hands-on with motors, switchboards, and control systems, with on-call duties and a focus on safe, reliable operations for essential community infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification with state electrical license.
• Experience maintaining complex switchboards and control equipment.
• Ability to design, install and upgrade industrial electrical systems for water/sewer assets.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain electrical systems for water and sewer operations.
• Troubleshoot complex switchboards, motors and SCADA equipment.
• Deliver electrical projects from scoping through commissioning.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to colleagues.
• Maintain runway lighting and beacons in line with CASA requirements.
• Work on-call rosters and in environments with confined spaces or heights.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

SCADA

Automation

Electrical installation

Planning

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician

Certificate III in Electrical Mechanic

Tools

Switchboards

Motor control

SCADA instrumentation

Electrical control apparatus

Job description

Location: Mudgee

Department: Operations

Employment type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

IndustrialElectrician (we will also consider qualified Electricians who wish to upskill)

Keep essential waterand sewer infrastructure running. Deliver electrical upgrades. Make adifference in our growing region.

• Permanent full-time position – 76 hours per fortnight worked over 9 days
• Grade K – $3,561.40-$4,008.40 gross per fortnight plussuperannuation
• Additional benefits: Market Allowance (discussed with preferred applicant), Industry Allowance ($147.68 per fortnight), Tool Allowance ($89.42 per fortnight), Leave Loading (17.5%) and On-Call Allowance ($147.78 per week)
• Based in Mudgee, NSW

Mid-Western RegionalCouncil is seeking a skilled and solutions-focused Industrial Electrician tojoin our Operations team, supporting the reliable operation of Council’s waterand sewer infrastructure.

Reporting to theSupervisor – Electrical and Mechanical, you will play a key role inmaintaining, upgrading and commissioning electrical systems across treatmentplants, pumping stations, reservoirs and other essential processinfrastructure.

This is a variedtechnical role combining hands-on electrical maintenance, fault finding,project delivery and automation. You will work with motors, control systems,SCADA instrumentation and associated equipment, helping ensure Council’s waterand sewer services operate safely, efficiently and reliably.

If you enjoy solvingcomplex electrical problems, improving industrial systems and working oninfrastructure that matters to the community, this is an opportunity to putyour skills to work in a meaningful role.

A day in the life

No two days will lookthe same. You might start your morning investigating an electrical fault at apumping station, inspecting a switchboard or reviewing system data to identifyan abnormality within the water or sewer network.

Later, you could beplanning an electrical upgrade, selecting suitable equipment, reviewingtechnical specifications or working with the Water and Sewer team to improvesystem performance. You may also assist with the installation and commissioningof new equipment, provide technical advice to colleagues or mentor lessexperienced team members.

Your work will helpkeep critical infrastructure operating safely and effectively, withopportunities to contribute to projects from initial scoping and budgetingthrough to installation and commissioning.

About the Industrial Electricians role

In this role, youwill:

• Install, repair and maintain electricalsystems and equipment associated with Council’s water and seweroperations, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, specificationsand safety requirements.
• Maintain and troubleshoot complexswitchboards, motors, control apparatus, SCADA instrumentation andassociated equipment.
• Provide technical advice and review plansand specifications to determine electrical installation requirements.
• Identify system abnormalities and supportoperational decision-making, asset renewals, upgrades and improvements toCouncil’s SCADA systems.
• Deliver electrical projects from scopingand budget development through to design, installation and commissioning.
• Select appropriate electrical equipmentand contribute to continuous improvement of systems, processes andoperational reliability.
• Provide on-the-job training and technicalguidance to colleagues, supporting a capable and effective team.
• Maintain Mudgee Aerodrome runway lightingand obstacle beacons in accordance with applicable CASA requirements.

You will alsoparticipate in an on-call roster and undertake work in environments that mayinvolve confined spaces, working at heights and exposure to chemicals orwastewater.

About you

You are a technicallycapable electrician with strong problem-solving skills and a practical,safety-focused approach. You enjoy working independently while contributing toa team, and you can plan and prioritise work effectively in a variedoperational environment.

You will bring:

• Certificate III in ElectrotechnologySystems Electrician or Certificate III in Electrical Mechanic.
• Current Class C driver’s licence.
• Experience maintaining complexswitchboards and electrical control apparatus.
• Demonstrated ability to design, constructand install upgrades to industrial electrical equipment used in the waterindustry.
• Proficiency in selecting suitableequipment to maintain electrical system reliability.
• Practical mechanical aptitude and theability to perform basic mechanical tasks.
• Strong planning, prioritisation,communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independentlyand without direct supervision.
• Advanced computer skills relevant toelectrical installations.

Highly regarded:Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control, an Electrician Special ClassLicence or Electrical Engineering Certificate, confined spaces and working atheights qualifications, electrical rescue and resuscitation training,electronics or radio technician experience, and aerodrome lightingqualifications.

Experience in customerservice and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs will also be advantageous.

Why work with us?

Looking for a careerchange without the commute? The Mid-Western Region offers meaningful careeropportunities, a relaxed lifestyle and a strong sense of community. With agrowing regional population and a diverse range of essential services, you canbuild your career while making a tangible contribution to the community.

This position offers:

• Meaningful, hands-on work supportingessential community infrastructure.
• A varied technical role involvingelectrical maintenance, automation and project delivery.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skillsand undertake relevant training.
• A 38-hour working week, with theflexibility of a 9-day fortnight.
• The opportunity to work collaborativelywith an experienced operational team.
• The lifestyle benefits of living andworking in the beautiful Mid-Western Region.

Mid-Western RegionalCouncil is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomesapplications from people of diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.