Industrial Electrician: Reliability & Automation Projects

Henkel

Sydney

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Global wellbeing standards

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Flexible Public Holidays

Company Products Allocation

Job summary

Henkel Sydney is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to deliver high-quality engineering and maintenance services across manufacturing and administrative operations. You will help ensure safe, reliable operation of plant, equipment, buildings, and infrastructure, and contribute to engineering and construction projects.

The role requires 3+ years in industrial electrical work, an unrestricted licence, and experience with automation systems (PLCs, VFDs, HMIs).

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years in commercial/industrial electrical work, preferably in chemical industry.
Unrestricted electrical licence and compliance with Australian standards.
Experience with automation systems, including PLC and/or DCS.
Experience with electrical equipment in hazardous areas.
Certified to work safely at heights.

Responsibilities

Ensure plant, equipment, buildings, property, and infrastructure are reliable, fit for purpose, and visually maintained.
Coordinate breakdown, preventative, and predictive maintenance activities, ensuring schedules and reports are completed.
Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting electrical, automation, and equipment performance issues, including PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, drives, and control circuits.
Install, maintain, diagnose, and repair electrical systems, wiring, panels, and equipment in line with Australian standards.
Support and contribute to engineering and improvement projects, including design, fabrication, construction, and commissioning, ensuring delivery to a high standard and on time.
Manage contractor performance, ensuring compliance with service standards, site safety rules, and environmental requirements.
Ensure all maintenance and construction work is carried out safely, intervening where unsafe practices are identified.
Analyse maintenance data to identify and prioritise improvement opportunities, including cost reduction, reliability improvement, and maintenance efficiency gains.