MA Electrician

This position is responsible for providing an efficient and effective repair and maintenance service for electrical facilities and equipment. The work involves urgent breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance, and project/ improvement work.

• Respond to breakdowns and service calls.
• Perform regular PM checks.
• Electrical installation and repairs & maintenance.
• Liaise with management and supervisors to co-ordinate work tasks.
• Monitor, follow-up and address issues associated with the implementation and process of planned and unplanned maintenance tasks
• Ensure maximum equipment uptime is achieved by completing effective and efficient Electrical preventative maintenance when production is not running.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe and proper working condition.
• Perform ad-hoc projects as specified by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, processes, and work instructions at all times, and ensure appropriate actions are taken to implement and monitor at a site level.          
• Ensure that all electrical work meets all company safety and housekeeping requirements and conforms to all relevant regulations.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills to identify and troubleshoot faults to rectify problems.
• Ensuring the availability, reliability, and capability of the plant assets
• Understanding and implementing quality control techniques
• Being actively involved with inspections of equipment undergoing rebuild or repair.
• Perform other duties as directed.

• Hold a current Victorian A Class electrical licence.
• 2+ years in food manufacturing environments.
• Excellent fault finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of motor control and variable speed drives (Danfoss and Allan-Bradley)
• Sound understanding of PLC’s (Siemens & Allan-Bradley)
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Workmanship of a high standard.
• Sound communication skills, initiative and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Understanding of work planning and scheduling procedures
• Highly developed time management and multi-tasking skill