Maintenance Electrician

Barrett Burston Malting; Geelong; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrett Burston Malting, part of Soufflet Malt, the Geelong malt plant is seeking a full-time Maintenance Electrician to support the safe and reliable operation of our manufacturing facility. You will undertake preventative maintenance, fault finding, breakdown response and continuous improvement activities across the site.

This role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor with a Monday to Friday day shift roster, and occasional after-hours breakdowns and weekend call-outs to support site

Qualifications

• Current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence.
• Experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with PLC automation systems, particularly Schneider PLCs and Citect SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Preventative and breakdown maintenance.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting of electrical, PLC and control systems.
• Ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, electrical regulations and site safety requirements.

Skills

Fault finding

Troubleshooting

PLC automation

Electrical maintenance

Education

A Grade Electrical Licence (Victorian)

Tools

Schneider PLCs

Citect SCADA

Job description

Barrett Burston Malting, part of Soufflet Malt, the world's largest malting company, is currently seeking a full-time Maintenance Electrician for our Geelong malt plant.

About the role

This is a hands-on role supporting the safe and reliable operation of our manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will undertake preventative maintenance, fault finding, breakdown response and continuous improvement activities across the site. This position works a Monday to Friday day shift roster, with availability to support occasional after-hours breakdowns and weekend call-outs.

Key responsibilities

Electrical maintenance and repair of plant equipment

Preventative and breakdown maintenance

Fault finding and troubleshooting of electrical, PLC and control systems

Ensuring compliance with Australian Standards, electrical regulations and site safety requirements

About you

Current Victorian A Grade Electrical Licence

Experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing environment

Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Experience with PLC automation systems, particularly Schneider PLCs and Citect SCADA systems

Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement

Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

Availability to attend after-hours breakdowns and occasional weekend call-outs

In addition to providing proof of full working rights and suitable work referees, preferred candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.