Maintenance Electrician

Mackay, QLD Townsville, QLD
$48.67 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

RPR Trades offer the complete workforce recruitment and management solution, through industry experts dedicated to specialised Recruitment, optimised Performance and mitigated Risk.Our client is Australia's leading farming icon brand - a proud family owned and operated company, with a passionate commitment to building a benchmark business that delivers a sustainable and positive future. Over the past 75 years, they've become one of the largest farmers of fresh sweet corn and beans in the country! Their fresh vegetables are grown in clean, green Australian fields and packed to natural perfection.They have an opportuity for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join their team in Bowen - North QLD!This person will be one of two Electricians working in the maintenance team consisting of eight people, to support the packing operation of Beans & Corn and Farm assets (conveyors etc).Hours:

3:30am starts during the packing season from May to mid December
6am starts during the off season

Remuneration:

Permanent position $48.67 per hour
ASAP start available

Duties:

Lead by example by setting high standards and working towards Mulgowie Farming Company Vision, Mission and Values
Contribute to a cohesive team that reflects Mulgowie Farming Company values
Foster an environment where safety, quality, productivity and continual improvement are part of everyday activities
Understand and comply with all Company procedures, policies, documentation and records, ensuring they are maintained and followed
Be visible throughout the organisation by regular communication with your Team and other Senior Managers
Work collaboratively to achieve goals at Team, site and Company level
Actively support and participate in team meetings such as Operational meetings, Toolbox talks and Training sessions
Build a culture where best practice and innovation are encouraged, acted upon and communicated throughout the Company
Establish/utilise metrics and periodic review and planning routines across the balanced scorecard to engage personnel and improve performance
Take note of performance feedback and act upon accordingly
Ensure Management is kept fully informed of relevant decisions, events and activities
Have a willingness to support other areas of the business/team as required
Any other duties as required or requested by Mulgowie Farming Company

Requirements:

Trade/Industry electrical qualifications, minimum Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Current Electrical Worker's Licence (minimum restricted electrical licence)
High voltage switching certificate (desirable)
Competent at electrical installation and repair work including motor controls and power distribution
Experience with agricultural electrical systems including irrigation controls
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Electrical Trade with instrumentation experience highly regarded
Experience with electrical control systems for refrigeration plants
Experience with fault finding and repairs on electrical control systems for pneumatic or hydraulic systems
Experience with electrical systems for packaging and labelling equipment
PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (desirable)

About you:

Highly motivated
Positive, Practicable and Persistent
A strong commitment to electrical safety and quality
Works well within a team environment and demonstrable experience within Electrical Maintenance Teams
Able to think on your feet and be proactive with electrical problems
Ability to communicate effectively including strong verbal and written communication
Be highly organised, reliable and have a strong work ethic
High levels of initiative and the ability to apply discretion and judgment to solve electrical problems
Process driven with a commitment for continuous improvement
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in electrical work
Strong analytical electrical fault-finding abilities
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

MUST have full Australian work rights and current QLD Electrical licence to apply!If this sounds like the opportunity you're searching for, please submit your application today!Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please call Janine on 3456 5601 or emailRPR Trades is an established Company, looking to make a positive difference in the world of Labour Hire. We have a reputation driven by our Motto "Do it Mean it", meaning we strive for excellence through not only us as a company, but also in the Candidates we hire and the Clients we service.

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