Maintenance Electrician

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

An exciting and diverse opportunity to work locally with one of Australia’s largest, most technologically advanced processing plants! Apply today to meet the team and see what the food industry means by no two days are the same.

What is the opportunity?

Oakey Beef Exports is one of Australia’s largest and most advanced processing plants, offering a unique opportunity to work locally with the resources of an industry leader! Diversify your experience with a range of class-leading equipment, machinery and robotics.

You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of Electricians and work closely with other Maintenance tradespersons including fitters, boilermakers and trade assistants. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, your role will be to:

• Service, maintain and repair electrical systems across a diverse range of equipment;

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, robotics and automated systems;

• Respond and rectify electrical faults and breakdowns across the plant;

• Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures, holding safety as the highest priority;

• Support plant shutdowns, installations, upgrades and capital projects; and

• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operations and reduce downtime.

This position will work a rotating roster, provided approximately 10 weeks in advance. Shift start times will vary between 3:00am and 10:00pm.

What are we looking for?

This position is open to applications from both qualified Electricians as well as current 3rd or 4th apprentices. As such, you will hold or will be working toward a minimum of Certificate III in Electrotechnology. To be successful, you will:

• Be eager to listen and learn, getting hands-on with a diverse range of technologies;

• Have exposure to manufacturing, production or industrial environments; and

• Remain calm under pressure, working alongside a busy production setting;

• High attention to safety, with knowledge of WHS practices and procedures.

While not essential, the following will be highly regarded:

• Strong experience in industrial electrical maintenance, ideally in food or manufacturing;

• Proficiency with PLCs (Allen Bradley/Schneider), VSDs, and reading electrical drawings; and

• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and automation/instrumentation.

Why choose Oakey Beef Exports?

As a local leader, we are proud to provide secure, full-time employment in our hometown of Oakey. You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of Electrician’s and enjoy the support of a leading organisation and class-leading equipment. You will enjoy:

• Secure, full-time employment working locally in Oakey;

• Diverse experiences and development with leading facilities;

• Opportunities for continued training, such as a Cert IV in Electrical Instrumentation;

• Optional over-time, EAP services and staff discounts.

 Apply now! Please submit your resume and cover letter today! Shortlisted applicants will be contacted interview and a site tour. For any enquiries, please contact Kirsty on ••••@oakeybeef.com.au

NH Foods and Oakey Beef Exports is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We do not have capacity to sponsor overseas workers with this position.