Electrician

Winstone Wallboards; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education support fund

Maternity fund

Share scheme

Great discounts

Job summary

Winstone Wallboards in Bay of Plenty is seeking an Electrical Technician to manage electrical equipment and systems. The role involves overseeing contractors, ensuring work quality, and participating in electrical project installations.

Ideal candidates will have a tertiary or trade qualification, current Electrical Registration, and over 5 years of experience in a heavy industrial setting. This opportunity comes with benefits like education support and a share scheme.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems (MEX would be advantageous).
• Hazardous installation and risk unit standard preferred.
• Instrumentation knowledge would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical equipment, control systems, and instrumentation.
• Oversee contractors and manage maintenance schedules.
• Fault-find and implement solutions.

Skills

Team player

Excellent planning and self-organisation skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Tertiary or trade qualification

Current Electrical Registration

Tools

CMMS systems (MEX preferred)

Electronic control systems

Job description

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Electrical Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing maintenance of electrical equipment, control systems and instrumentation to enable the efficient running of all plant equipment.

You will be involved in and organise, as required, minor new electrical and automation project installation and commissioning works. Additionally, you will:

• Ensure all work is completed to the Company’s quality standards
• Participate and support the identification and management of all health & safety hazards
• Oversee contractors and manage pre‑planned and periodic schedules
• Fault‑find and implement solutions
• Undertake training as required for on‑going development

About You

To be successful in this role you will be a team player with a passion for learning and development. You will build trusted relationships and support colleagues and business initiatives. You will hold a tertiary or trade qualification and current Electrical Registration. In addition to this, you will have:

• 5+ years’ experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of CMMS systems (MEX would be advantageous)
• Hazardous installation and risk unit standard, preferred
• Experience in electronic control systems
• Instrumentation knowledge would be advantageous
• Excellent planning and self‑organisation skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Electrical drawings
• Able to work 7am–4pm, with a 1 week in 4 call‑out roster (overtime and call‑out rates provided)

The Opportunity

This is a career opportunity that offers challenge, variety and scope. The role is designed to attract candidates of superior calibre and includes a range of benefits and perks such as:

• Education support fund for you and your family
• Maternity fund
• Share scheme
• Great discounts

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Diversity and Inclusion

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.