Electrical Technician

• Location: Virginia, Brisbane
• Rotating Roster: 2 x weeks of Days (6am-2pm) and 1 x week of afternoons (2pm-10pm)

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and
third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally
.

Our mission: to bring health in people's hands by
making self-care as simple as it should be
for over half a billion consumers worldwide.

At the core of this mission is our
100+ loved brands
, our
11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites
and four specialized science and innovation development centers.

Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world's most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets
, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.

Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at

About The Job
Are you looking for long-term development opportunities where you can grow your Electrical skills and have variety in your day? Your job, as
Electrical Technician
within the
Mechanical Team
in our Consumer Healthcare Business, will be to set up and maintain utilities production and supply- facilities, production equipment and components, including control, automation and internal IT devices. Opportunity for the right person to lead small-scale projects in your own area of specialisation or contribute input to more complex projects

Main Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on services throughout the Virginia plant
• Contribute to team effectiveness through participation and cooperation
• Respond to site maintenance requests and equipment failure according to priority set by urgency and importance
• Action requests for unplanned improvement work completed in accordance with agreed plans and timeframes
• Support line operators with machine set up, running adjustments, advice and guidance
• Involvement in introduction, commissioning and validation of equipment is conducted as required
• Assist with design and manufacture of any new process improvements
• Involvement in site lean initiatives

About You
Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have completed a recognised electrical trade apprenticeship and hold a current Queensland electrical fitter/ mechanic license

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in electrical maintenance or associated work in a Pharmaceutical or FMCG (Food or Beverage) environment preferred
• Familiar with the AS/NZS Wiring Standard (preferred)
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and general maintenance process methods
• Must have proven experience in PLC fault finding, ideally with Siemens TIA experience
• Dual trade with instrumentation highly desirable
• Hazardous areas qualification and experience desirable

Soft And Technical Skills

• Strong process and technical problem-solving competencies
• Ability to work autonomously and part of the team
• Good presentation, personal organisation and motivation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise and adapt to a changing environment

Languages

• Good working level of written and verbal English required

Why us?
At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.
We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things

All In Together:
We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous:
We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed:
We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple:
We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.