Electrician

6 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Austal Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

The Opportunity
The electrician is accountable for delivering electrical work on time, in full and to the required standard while striving for continuous improvement. The electrical is responsible for keeping themselves and their workmates safe while maintain a clean, tidy and productive work environment.

What's Involved

  • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and components on board commercial and defence vessels, including lighting, navigation, propulsion, and communication systems.
  • Interpret and work from technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams to ensure accurate and efficient electrical installations.
  • Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and fault-finding on electrical equipment, ensuring timely and effective repairs.
  • Install and connect power distribution boards, control panels, and circuit protection devices, ensuring proper configuration and functionality.
  • Collaborate with engineering, mechanical, and shipbuilding teams to support integrated system installations and commissioning activities.
  • Adhere to WHS (Work Health and Safety) procedures and electrical safety regulations, promoting a culture of safety on board and in the shipyard.

You'll need
Essential

  • Holds a valid "A" Grade Electrical License with Mechanic Endorsement (or fitter where permitted)
  • High Risk Works – confined space / working at heights
  • Capable of performing work in a safe and acceptable manner
  • Demonstrate adequate theoretical knowledge
  • Ability to use standard tools and equipment related to the trade
  • Possess good time management skills and ability to meet set targets.

Desirable

  • HR Licenses – Forklift
  • First Aid / EWP
  • Previous experience in Defence, Government or Marine / Ship Repair or Heavy Industry

Why Austal

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • A supportive and dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.

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