Lead Shift Maintenance Engineer - Electrical & Automation

Prysmian; Abercwmboi; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to lead a shift-based team at the Aberdare site, delivering on targets within time and budget. The role blends technical leadership with practical maintenance across HV switchgear, drives and automation in a 24/7 production environment.

You will guide project work, drive continuous improvement, and mentor technicians while ensuring safe production continuity and cost-conscious operation across shifts.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (HNC with significant experience accepted).
• Hands-on maintenance experience with electrical systems and apprenticeships.
• Strong communication, problem solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support shift-based maintenance team to meet production targets.
• Supervise multi-skilled technicians across shifts and ensure safety standards.
• Monitor site services including electrical distribution, process water, and compressors.

Skills

Electrical control principles

Communication

Project management

Hands-on maintenance

Self-starter

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

AC/DC drives

Automation technologies

Job description

Prysmian is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to lead a shift-based team at the Aberdare site, delivering on targets within time and budget. The role blends technical leadership with practical maintenance across HV switchgear, drives and automation in a 24/7 production environment.

You will guide project work, drive continuous improvement, and mentor technicians while ensuring safe production continuity and cost-conscious operation across shifts.