Electrical Maintenance Specialist

1 day ago


Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia Simplot Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Electrician to join our team at the Ulverstone facility, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing electrical support to our large-scale production operations and working closely with other trades to maintain site plant and equipment. With a strong focus on safety and quality, you will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of competency in the electrical field.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with maintenance, preventative, and breakdown electrical tasks throughout the intake, process, and packing departments at the facility
  • Ensure site plant and equipment is maintained according to the maintenance schedule while maintaining safety and maximizing production requirements
  • PLC, automation, and electrically controlled systems fault finding, programming, and connections
  • Work with robotic packaging equipment
  • Collaborate with other on-site trades (mechanical fitters + contractors) to ensure work orders are completed to a high standard
  • Participate in continual improvement processes
  • Apply operational standards and procedures
About You
  • Possess a 100% commitment to safety in the workplace
  • Hold a current Tasmanian Electrical licence (mandatory)
  • Availability during the week Monday-Friday (07:00-15:30)
  • Demonstrated diagnostic, fault finding, and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience with fixed plant electrical works
  • Experience in safety & quality systems and procedures
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics (advantageous)
  • Minimum 3-5 years demonstrated maintenance experience within an FMCG industry plant (highly desirable but not essential)
  • Possess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills in addition to time management skills
  • Intermediate user of Windows-based systems and CMMS experience
  • Ability to work proactively whilst unsupervised whilst also being able to contribute to a team environment
Benefits and Perks
  • Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE
  • Supportive team environment
  • On-site soft tissue specialist appointments
  • Income Protection Insurance
  • On-site canteen
  • On-site parking
Estimate Salary

Ranging from $46.77 per hour (base rate) + overtime opportunities (where applicable), this position offers a competitive salary package.



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