Plant Technician

We have an opportunity for an experienced and self-motivated **Tradesperson (Electrical) **to join the team at our Port Kembla operations as Plant Technician.
An integrated member of the Production and Maintenance team, your role as a Plant Technician will be to safely operate and maintain both plants of our Port Kembla operations. This means setting up and operating the plant, planning and programming maintenance, contractor management activities and undertaking improvement programs to deliver a reliable plant. Should have good ability to analyse and troubleshoot plant issues.
As this is a shift role, an exceptional commitment to safety is a focus. You will contribute to the achievement of our site health and safety standards, including risk management and implementing a high standard of housekeeping.
We believe great teamwork is critical to the success of our operations. As a true team player and with a positive approach, you will fit right in with the culture on our site. Combine this with experience in the heavy manufacturing industry and knowledge of continuous improvements and upgrades, then this could be a great role for you.
**About the role**:
In this role you will be required to:

- Conduct day to day operations of the plant mills
- Perform site maintenance, including undertaking preventative maintenance tasks
- Organise raw materials on site
- Perform quality control checks
- Undertake small projects
- Manage contractors and perform contractor approvals for site works
- Complete general housekeeping to ensure a clean and hazard free environment

**Hours of work**:
The role is permanent full time opportunity, operating on a unique day, afternoon and night shift roster providing 24/7 coverage.
Your package will **include a roster allowance and weekend shifts paid in addition to your regular rostered hours**.
**About you**:

- Ideally you have a trade qualification (electrical) with experience as an operator or maintainer in a heavy manufacturing industry
- You have demonstrated fault finding and problem solving skills
- Some hydraulics experience preferred but not essential
- PLC and network troubleshooting skill with experience of SCADA programming, networks and/or communications would be a plus
- Great communication skills
- Microsoft Office and basic SAP skills (not essential)
- Team player who is a self starter and can work independently

**Why work for Cement Australia?**
- Play a critical role in ensuring we deliver product to our customers safely and on time
- Work in a safety first environment
- We offer a small team of committed staff
- Join Australia’s largest and most respected cement manufacturer
- Package includes roster allowance with additional earning capacity with weekend overtime

**About us**:
An icon of the Australian cement industry, Cement Australia is the nation’s leading supplier of cementitious products and services. Whilst cement is in the name, the business portfolio is diverse, comprising a series of heavy industrial manufacturing operations, coal and limestone mines, bulk distribution transport fleet, rail and shipping interactions and hazardous waste treatment and alternative fuel production (Geocycle).
As an organisation, we offer our employees work-life balance, a close-knit and collaborative team whilst providing you with the tools and opportunity to make your mark. Our vision is to create a safe, healthy, productive and sustainable business and we are looking for like-minded professionals who align with our company values.
**Additional information**:
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and a background check. Cement Australia is an Equal Opportunity employer and open to residents of Australia with valid working rights.
Cement Australia requests all new employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved medical exemption. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your status.
**Build your dream career and lifestyle with Australia’s largest and most respected cement manufacturer and innovator.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent