Maintenance Electrician

Pact Group; Albury City, Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Annual flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Safety-first team

Job summary

Circular Plastics Australia (PET) invites applications for an experienced Electrician to support 24/7 manufacturing operations in Victoria. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot electrical systems, and drive continuous improvement in safety, reliability and efficiency across production lines.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of electrical maintenance experience in manufacturing, a Class Electrician qualification, CMMS familiarity, and strong PLC/SCADA knowledge to support complex

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in a similar position.
• Experience in latest technology and automation within a manufacturing environment.
• General electrical troubleshooting, maintenance & repairs on manufacturing production lines.
• Proven ability to problem solve for emergency maintenance; solid understanding of PLC logic, SCADA, and Australian Safety Standards.
• Certification as an A Class Electrician.
• Certification in electrical safety and compliance with Australian standards.
• Additional certifications in PLC programming and SCADA systems are advantageous.
• Experience working with CMMS software to manage maintenance activities and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems and equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Maintain electrical controls of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyors, sorting systems, and site services including compressors, chillers, boilers.
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance processes to support operational goals.
• Coordinate with the production team to minimize downtime and ensure effective support for safety, quality, and operational improvements.
• Install new electrical systems and equipment as required, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with OEM manufacturers to install and commission equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Perform fault finding and troubleshooting on PLC logic, SCADA, and IO troubleshooting.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on all critical failures of plant and ensure action items derived are implemented and sustained.
• Ensure all equipment complies with Australian Safety Standards and Safety Control Logic.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, conducting regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work, including parts used and time spent.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Maintenance & repair

PLC & SCADA

Siemens safety logic

Australian standards

CMMS

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

A Class Electrician

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Circular Plastics Australia (PET) is a joint venture between Pact Group, Cleanaway, Asahi Beverages, and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, operating Australasia’s largest end-to-end PET recycling facilities. The company transforms used PET plastic bottles and containers into food-grade recycled plastic resin (rPET), which is then used to manufacture new beverage bottles and food packaging, supporting a circular economy. With facilities in Albury (NSW) and Altona North (VIC), Circular Plastics Australia can recycle the equivalent of approximately 2 billion 600ml PET bottles annually and has more than doubled Australia’s local rPET production capacity.

The primary purpose of the Electrician is to provide electrical maintenance and production support across manufacturing operations, focusing on troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, equipment installation, and continuous improvement. The role works closely with maintenance and production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance while minimizing downtime.

This role is part of a maintenance team covering 24-hour operations, 5 days a week, with additional support for weekend production as required

Shift Pattern:

• Dayshift: 6:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Occasional shift coverage with applicable shift allowances.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on electrical systems and equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Maintain electrical controls of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveying and optical sorting systems, and Site services including, compressors, chillers, boilers.
• Drive continuous improvement of maintenance processes to support operational goals.
• Coordinate with the production team to minimize downtime and ensure effective support for safety, quality, and operational improvements
• Install new electrical systems and equipment as required, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with OEM manufacturers to install and commission equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Perform fault finding and troubleshooting on a range of specialized equipment, including PLC logic, SCADA, and IO troubleshooting.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis on all critical failures of plant and ensure action items derived are implemented and sustained
• Ensure all equipment complies with Australian Safety Standards and Safety Control Logic.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations, conducting regular safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work, including parts used and time spent.

Your skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• 5-10 years in a similar position
• Prior experience in latest technology and automation within a manufacturing environment
• General electrical troubleshooting, maintenance & repairs on manufacturing production lines
• Proven ability to problem solve for emergency maintenance and repair Solid understanding of PLC logic, SCADA, Siemens Safety control logic, and Australian Safety Standards.
• Relevant trade qualification as an A Class Electrician.
• Certification in electrical safety and compliance with Australian standards.
• Additional certifications in PLC programming and SCADA systems are advantageous
• Experience working with CMMS software to manage maintenance activities and work orders.

Additional Information

• Competitive hourly rate + overtime and allowances
• Career development and progression opportunities within Pact Group
• Free onsite parking and annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Supportive, safety-first team environment