Maintenance Electrician

Job Summary:
Provide electrical support to the Lactalis Rowville site to ensure equipment reliability through effective troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

Note that this position operates on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preventative Maintenance: Conducting scheduled maintenance on processing, packaging, and cooling/heating systems to prevent breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnosing and repairing electrical faults on a wide range of equipment, including machinery, control wiring, and motors, often under time pressure.
• PLC & Automation Systems: Installing, programming, and troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and other automation systems used in complex manufacturing processes.
• Electrical Installation & Maintenance: Performing installations and repairs of electrical systems, conduit, switchgear, and components up to 650 volts, as well as maintaining complex electrical connections.
• Technical Documentation: Reading, interpreting, and updating electrical schematics, prints, and technical drawings.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhering strictly to safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, JSAs, Risk Assessments, permits to work and WHS/OHS regulations.
• Collaboration: Working with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, implement process improvements, and provide technical assistance.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of work performed, parts used, and electrical system modifications.
• Use of Diagnostic Tools: Operating various electrical test equipment, including multimeters, ohmmeters, ammeters, and meggers.

About You

• Trade Qualification
• Advanced problem solving including root cause analysis (5Why's)
• Knowledge of PLC programming preferred
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
• Sound knowledge of hazards and emergency procedures
• Knowledge of high-speed equipment (FMCG)
• Worked as an industrial electrician
• UHT/ESL experience advantageous
• Tetra Pak experience preferred
• 3-5 Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment- preferably within Dairy Industry

Benefits

• Opportunity for exposure to cutting-edge equipment
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Access to our internal Employee Assistance Program that offers free, private and confidential counselling for you and your household
• Free milk each week
• Great workplace culture

WE ARE LACTALIS AUSTRALIA
We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world's largest producer of dairy goods. We span over 94 countries, 250 production sites and 80,000 employees. At the heart of our Australian business we have over 2,200 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Pillar brands such as Harvey Fresh, Pauls, Jalna, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

To Apply
If you are confident that you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role, please submit your application, including your current resume by selecting 'Apply' and follow the prompts.

Note: Selected candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. A workplace where everyone can bring their full selves to work, enabling each person to reach their full potential. We understand the value of attracting and retaining employees with differing backgrounds and the contribution that diversity brings.

At Lactalis, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.