Senior Electrical Technician – Defence & Maritime Projects

The Shadbolt Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shadbolt Group is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning across defence, maritime and industrial projects in Sydney. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safety, quality and compliance with Australian Standards and project documentation.

The role requires an essential A Grade Electrical Licence (SA) and a fully licensed A Grade Electrician, with at least 3 years in industrial or heavy construction environments.

Qualifications

• Current South Australian A Grade Electrical Licence - essential.
• Fully licensed A Grade Electrician - essential.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Commitment to safety, quality and workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, repairs and modifications across electrical, control and instrumentation systems, including PLCs, control circuits, interlocks, sensors, actuators, relays and field instrumentation.
• Interpret electrical schematics, control logic, wiring diagrams and OEM documentation to diagnose faults and develop practical solutions.
• Undertake commissioning, functional testing, system verification, calibration and insulation testing, analysing results to identify faults and trends.
• Apply knowledge of fibre-optic systems, including testing and fault diagnosis.
• Provide technical support to engineers and trades, while leading a small electrical team.
• Ensure all work complies with Australian Standards, defence requirements, OEM specs and project documentation.

Skills

Fault finding

PLC troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Communication

Safety consciousness

Education

A Grade Electrical Licence (South Australia)

Fully licensed A Grade Electrician

Job description

The Shadbolt Group is seeking an Electrical Technician to perform installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning across defence, maritime and industrial projects in Sydney. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safety, quality and compliance with Australian Standards and project documentation.

The role requires an essential A Grade Electrical Licence (SA) and a fully licensed A Grade Electrician, with at least 3 years in industrial or heavy construction environments.