Shift Electrician - Industrial Plant Reliability & Growth

TRS Staffing Solutions

Southland

On-site

NZD 130,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Shift Electrician for a major industrial operation in Southland, New Zealand. You will work a 4 on, 4 off pattern with 12-hour shifts (8am–8pm / 8pm–8am) in a large-scale processing facility focused on reliability and uptime.

Responsibilities include fault finding, preventive maintenance on HV/LV equipment, and work on motors, drives, PLCs, and control systems. You will log work in CMMS and support safety and handover processes.

Qualifications

  • NZ registered electrician (EWRB) is a firm requirement.
  • Solid industrial electrical experience; heavy industry preferred but not essential.
  • Competent with VSDs, PLCs, and industrial control systems.
  • Able to work independently on shift and make sound decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to and resolve electrical faults across a large industrial plant.
  • Carry out planned and preventive maintenance on HV and LV equipment.
  • Work on motors, drives, PLCs, and control systems.
  • Log work in CMMS and contribute to shift handover records.
  • Collaborate with reliability team on longer-term improvements.
  • Support a strong team safety culture and shift handover.
  • Assist contractor-led projects and upgrades as required.

Skills

NZ registered electrician (EWRB)
Industrial electrical experience
VSDs
PLCs
Shift work
Team communication
Relocation ready
Physical fitness

Tools

HV/LV electrical equipment

Job description

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Shift Electrician for a major industrial operation in Southland, New Zealand. You will work a 4 on, 4 off pattern with 12-hour shifts (8am–8pm / 8pm–8am) in a large-scale processing facility focused on reliability and uptime.

Responsibilities include fault finding, preventive maintenance on HV/LV equipment, and work on motors, drives, PLCs, and control systems. You will log work in CMMS and support safety and handover processes.

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