Maintenance Electrician - Mackay & Townsville ~ Electrician

RPR Trades; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading farming company in Queensland is looking for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to support their operations. The role requires electrical qualifications and a commitment to safety. You will work within a team to ensure optimal performance and compliance with standards. Applicants must have full Australian work rights and a current QLD Electrical licence.

Qualifications

• Current Electrical Worker's Licence required.
• Experience with agricultural electrical systems preferred.
• Forklift Ticket needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team efforts to meet operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Electrical installation and repair

Electrical safety

Team collaboration

Fault finding

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Tools

Electrical tools

PLC programming

Job description

RPR Trades offer the complete workforce recruitment and management solution, through industry experts dedicated to specialised Recruitment, optimised Performance and mitigated Risk.

Our client is Australia's leading farming icon brand - a proud family owned and operated company, with a passionate commitment to building a benchmark business that delivers a sustainable and positive future. Over the past 75 years, they've become one of the largest farmers of fresh sweet corn and beans in the country! Their fresh vegetables are grown in clean, green Australian fields and packed to natural perfection.

They have an opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join their team in Bowen - North QLD!

This person will be one of two Electricians working in the maintenance team consisting of eight people, to support the packing operation of Beans & Corn and Farm assets (conveyors etc).

Hours:

• 3:30am starts during the packing season from May to mid December
• 6am starts during the off season

Remuneration:

• Permanent position $48.67 per hour
• ASAP start available

Duties:

• Lead by example by setting high standards and working towards Mulgowie Farming Company Vision, Mission and Values
• Contribute to a cohesive team that reflects Mulgowie Farming Company values
• Foster an environment where safety, quality, productivity and continual improvement are part of everyday activities
• Understand and comply with all Company procedures, policies, documentation and records, ensuring they are maintained and followed
• Be visible throughout the organisation by regular communication with your Team and other Senior Managers
• Work collaboratively to achieve goals at Team, site and Company level
• Actively support and participate in team meetings such as Operational meetings, Toolbox talks and Training sessions
• Build a culture where best practice and innovation are encouraged, acted upon and communicated throughout the Company
• Establish/utilise metrics and periodic review and planning routines across the balanced scorecard to engage personnel and improve performance
• Take note of performance feedback and act upon accordingly
• Ensure Management is kept fully informed of relevant decisions, events and activities
• Have a willingness to support other areas of the business/team as required
• Any other duties as required or requested by Mulgowie Farming Company

Requirements:

• Trade/Industry electrical qualifications, minimum Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
• Current Electrical Worker's Licence (minimum restricted electrical licence)
• High voltage switching certificate (desirable)
• Competent at electrical installation and repair work including motor controls and power distribution
• Experience with agricultural electrical systems including irrigation controls
• Forklift Ticket
• Electrical Trade with instrumentation experience highly regarded
• Experience with electrical control systems for refrigeration plants
• Experience with fault finding and repairs on electrical control systems for pneumatic or hydraulic systems
• Experience with electrical systems for packaging and labelling equipment
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (desirable)

About you:

• Highly motivated
• Positive, Practicable and Persistent
• A strong commitment to electrical safety and quality
• Works well within a team environment and demonstrable experience within Electrical Maintenance Teams
• Able to think on your feet and be proactive with electrical problems
• Ability to communicate effectively including strong verbal and written communication
• Be highly organised, reliable and have a strong work ethic
• High levels of initiative and the ability to apply discretion and judgment to solve electrical problems
• Process driven with a commitment for continuous improvement
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in electrical work
• Strong analytical electrical fault-finding abilities
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

MUST have full Australian work rights and current QLD Electrical licence to apply!

If this sounds like the opportunity you're searching for, please submit your application today!

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please call Janine on 3456 5601 or email [e-mail]