Industrial Water Treatment Electrician - Maintenance Pro

Workfast; Sydney; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term role

Overtime penalties

40-hour weeks

Penalties + allowances

Job summary

Workfast is seeking qualified Electricians to join our team on maintenance projects for Water Treatment Plants across Sydney South & Eastern Suburbs. This is a long-term ongoing role with a consistent 40-hour week, overtime opportunities, penalties and allowances, and a pathway to full-time employment on successful completion.

You will perform preventative and reactive electrical maintenance on water treatment equipment, work with PLCs, VSDs, SCADA, and telemetry systems, and must hold NSW

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Industrial/Maintenance Electrician, ideally in water treatment, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Current NSW Electrical Licence
• Certificate in Electrotechnology OR Engineering (Electrical)
• Current CPR / LVR (Low Voltage Rescue) certification - MUST
• Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle (you may be required to work at different locations)
• White Card (Construction Induction Card) - mandatory
• Working at Heights - MUST
• Confined Spaces - MUST
• Experience with PLCs, VSDs, SCADA, and telemetry systems is highly advantageous
• Valid Australian work rights (citizen, permanent resident, or unrestricted visa)

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive electrical maintenance on water treatment equipment and plant machinery
• Fault find, repair, and maintain electric motors, pumps, variable speed drives (VSDs), control panels, and instrumentation
• Isolate, test, and commission electrical systems and switchboards safely
• Support daily operations and collaborate with mechanical fitters to ensure smooth functionality of the treatment plant
• Participate in site toolbox talks and maintain strict electrical safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices

Skills

Communication

Education

Certificate in Electrotechnology or Engineering (Electrical)

White Card (Construction Induction Card)

Tools

PLCs

VSDs

SCADA

Telemetry systems

Job description

Workfast is seeking qualified Electricians to join our team on maintenance projects for Water Treatment Plants across Sydney South & Eastern Suburbs. This is a long-term ongoing role with a consistent 40-hour week, overtime opportunities, penalties and allowances, and a pathway to full-time employment on successful completion.

You will perform preventative and reactive electrical maintenance on water treatment equipment, work with PLCs, VSDs, SCADA, and telemetry systems, and must hold NSW