Electrical & Instrumentation Tradesperson

About Us

Centurion Water specialises in the design, construction, and commissioning of water treatment infrastructure across Australia. We assess our clients’ requirements and integrate specialist treatment equipment to deliver high-quality, fit-for-purpose solutions. With in-house engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and after-care capabilities, we provide end-to-end project delivery.

The Role

We are seeking a full-time Electrical Tradesperson based in QLD with commercial/industrial electrical and instrumentation experience who is looking to diversify their skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Work enthusiastically in a team environment including supporting all colleagues to achieve manufacturing tasks to the desired quality of work within deadlines.
• Carry out electrical work as designated by the appropriate supervisor to produce quality work within deadlines. This includes wiring light duty switchboards, power and control cabling, instrumentation set up and commission, equipment wiring, cable systems installation and industrial maintenance of water treatment equipment.
• Provide technical input concerning the design, installation and maintenance with regards to Centurion Water’s projects and products.
• Read & follow electrical schematics to produce the desired project or task outcome.
• Assistance with quality control of Centurion Water’s products and projects including the red pen mark ups of ASCON drawings.
• Ability to be self-sufficient with jobs and supervise a small team of TAs or apprentices from time to time.
• Preparation and packing of equipment for site specific electrical tasks including building installation, conduit/cable running, civil assistance/direction, service/maintenance and existing services upgrades.
• Adherence to Centurion and customers specific Occupational Safety and Health, quality and environmental policies.
• Assist mechanical based colleagues where appropriate on project or production tasks both onsite and in house.
• Liaise with clients and contractors on site while maintaining professionalism and representing Centurion Water.
• Adhere to road rules and drive responsibly when driving company owned or marked vehicles.
• Turning up fit for work, being well rested and free from drugs and alcohol.

Selection Criteria

• Strong general electrical and instrumentation capabilities with high attention to detail.
• Effective analytical and fault-finding abilities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work within a team and liaise effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to read and follow electrical and instrumentation diagrams and GA drawings.
• Flexibility to support mechanical or service tasks depending on workload.
• Minor dogging and rigging skills.

Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (not purely maintenance).
• Instrumentation experience—water industry (highly regarded)
• Understanding of automated or PLC-controlled systems.
• Experience with light-duty power and control cubicle manufacture.

Qualifications

• Completed electrical trade with a valid Electrical Licence
• Certificate IV in Instrumentation
• Valid Australian driver’s licence
• Forklift licence
• White/Blue Construction Card
• Current National Police Clearance

Work Attendance Requirements:

Our workshop is based in Woodridge, QLD. The normal hours will be from 7.00am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday with a 30-minute lunch period per day. The role will also involve away site work throughout QLD, at times for periods up to 3 weeks.

If this role sounds like you, we encourage you to apply! If you have any queries, please reach out to us on careers@centurionaprs.com.