Industrial Electrician – Water & Sewer Systems

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

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.