Maintenance Electrician

RIDLEY USA INC.; Lara; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive employee benefits

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Supportive team environment

Career development within a leading AU

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Ridley in Lara, Victoria is seeking a licensed electrician to keep our feed manufacturing plant running safely and reliably. You will conduct preventative and breakdown maintenance, diagnose faults, install and commission electrical equipment, and work with cross‑functional teams to improve equipment performance.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and continuous improvement, with training and development opportunities in a leading Australian agribusiness.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade qualification and an A-Class Licence are essential.
• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial maintenance environment.
• Proven fault-finding skills on PLCs, VSDs, motors and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Driver's Licence and good computer skills (e.g., MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on electrical plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults quickly and complete repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Install, maintain and commission electrical equipment and control systems.
• Faultfind on motors, PLCs, VSDs and instrumentation.
• Recommend and deliver improvements that lift equipment reliability and performance.
• Record maintenance work in our maintenance management system and keep documentation accurate.
• Work alongside Production, Maintenance and Engineering teams on safe, efficient operations.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Skills

Fault-finding on PLCs

Read electrical drawings

Safety-minded

Microsoft Office

Education

Electrical Trade qualification

Current A-Class Electrical Licence

Current Driver's Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Why this role?

If you are a licensed electrician who prefers real plant, real problems and real results over routine, this is the role for you. At our Lara feed manufacturing site, you will be the person who keeps production running safely and reliably - and who gets the time and support to make the equipment better.

What you will do

• Carry out preventative and breakdown maintenance on electrical plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults quickly and complete repairs to minimise production downtime.
• Install, maintain and commission electrical equipment and control systems.
• Faultfind on motors, PLCs, VSDs and instrumentation.
• Recommend and deliver improvements that lift equipment reliability and performance.
• Record maintenance work in our maintenance management system and keep documentation accurate.
• Work alongside Production, Maintenance and Engineering teams on safe, efficient operations.
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

What you will bring (essential)

• Electrical Trade qualification and a current A-Class Electrical Licence.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Proven fault-finding skills on PLCs, VSDs, motors and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• A current Driver's Licence and good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A genuine commitment to safety, and the communication skills to work independently or in a team.

Nice to have (not essential - we will train the right person)

• Allen Bradley PLC, SCADA or instrumentation experience.
• Experience with a CMMS.

What you get in return

• Competitive employee benefits.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive team that backs each other.
• Career development within a leading Australian agribusiness.
• Overtime opportunities.

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete background checks and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.