Maintenance Electrician

NH Foods Australia; Oakey; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Employee assistance program

Staff discounts

Job summary

Oakey Beef Exports in Oakey, Queensland is seeking an experienced electrician to service, maintain and repair electrical systems across a diverse range of equipment. You will troubleshoot PLCs, robotics and automated systems while prioritising safety and Lock Out Tag Out procedures.

You will join a highly skilled team, work on capital projects and support shutdowns, with a rotating roster including early hours. Qualifications toward a Cert III in Electrotechnology are preferred.

Qualifications

• Apprentices or electricians must hold or be working toward Certificate III in Electrotechnology.
• Experience with industrial electrical maintenance preferred.
• Strong safety focus and WHS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair electrical systems across a diverse range of equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, robotics and automated systems.
• Respond and rectify electrical faults and breakdowns across the plant.
• Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures, holding safety as the highest priority.
• Support plant shutdowns, installations, upgrades and capital projects.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operations and reduce downtime.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

VSDs knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Schneider PLC

Automation instrumentation

Job description

Opportunity

Oakey Beef Exports is one of Australia's largest and most advanced processing plants, offering a unique opportunity to work locally with the resources of an industry leader! Diversify your experience with a range of class-leading equipment, machinery and robotics.

Role

You'll be joining a highly skilled team of Electricians and work closely with other Maintenance tradespersons including fitters, boilermakers and trade assistants. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, your role will be to:

• Service, maintain and repair electrical systems across a diverse range of equipment;
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, robotics and automated systems;
• Respond and rectify electrical faults and breakdowns across the plant;
• Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures, holding safety as the highest priority;
• Support plant shutdowns, installations, upgrades and capital projects; and
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operations and reduce downtime.

This position will work a rotating roster, provided approximately 10 weeks in advance. Shift start times will vary between 3:00am and 10:00pm.

What skill are we looking for?

This Position Is Open To Applications From Both Qualified Electricians As Well As Current 3rd Or 4th Apprentices. As Such, You Will Hold Or Will Be Working Toward a Minimum Of Certificate III In Electrotechnology. To Be Successful, You Will

• Be eager to listen and learn, getting hands-on with a diverse range of technologies;
• Have exposure to manufacturing, production or industrial environments; and
• Remain calm under pressure, working alongside a busy production setting;
• High attention to safety, with knowledge of WHS practices and procedures.

What experience are we looking for?

While Not Essential, The Following Will Be Highly Regarded

• Strong experience in industrial electrical maintenance, ideally in food or manufacturing;
• Proficiency with PLCs (Allen Bradley/Schneider), VSDs, and reading electrical drawings; and
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and automation/instrumentation.

Why choose us?

As a Local Leader, We Are Proud To Provide Secure, Full-time Employment In Our Hometown Of Oakey. You'll Be Joining a Highly Skilled Team Of Electricians And Enjoy The Support Of a Leading Organisation And Class-leading Equipment. You Will Enjoy

• Secure, full-time employment working locally in Oakey;
• Diverse experiences and development with leading facilities;
• Opportunities for continued training, such as a Cert IV in Electrical Instrumentation;
• Optional over-time, EAP services and staff discounts.