Electrical Engineering Technician

3 days ago


Ferryden Park, South Australia Nilsen SA Pty Ltd Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

About the business

Nilsen is a national, family owned business founded in 1916. Providing continuous service in the electrical industry, Nilsen maintains the traditions on which the company was built - Service, Reliability and Quality. Well regarded for its Electrical Construction and Maintenance capability, Nilsen is also a manufacturer of high quality Electrical Switchboards. The Switchboard Manufacturing facility is located in Ferryden Park, South Australia and services both internal and external customers Australia wide.

As a result of growth in the Switchboard Manufacturing operations, Nilsen S.A Pty Ltd seek applicants for sheet metal welders and trades assistants to join the team. The Switchboard facility has been recently upgraded, and with the addition of new manufacturing plant and equipment and a healthy backlog of work, the business is primed for more success.

About the role

The Electrical Engineering Technician role reports to the Supervisor and will perform various activities required for the construction of switchboards. This may include installing electrical devices such as Air Circuit Breakers, Current Transformers or assembling busbar and mechanical supports for electrical equipment, installing control wiring within the switchboard assembly, and assembly of switchboard modules including power and control wiring and performing quality assurance tests of the completed units. Detailed design information is provided to assist with the manufacturing process. This is a workshop based role offering secure and reliable work including overtime. The workshop provides a comfortable work environment and the work is not physically demanding.

Pay rates are in accordance with our industry leading Enterprise Agreement.

Skills and experience

Electrical Tradesperson

  • A minimum of 3 years work experience in Electrical engineering, OR A Class Electrical licence.
  • Able to interpret the requirements of general arrangement and schematic drawings;
  • Demonstrated experience in control wiring;
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically the manufacture of electrical equipment, is preferred but not essential;
  • Candidates with leadership qualities or leadership aspirations are encouraged to apply;
  • Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously as required;
  • Must take pride in their work;
  • Understands the importance of quality and the avoidance of rework;
  • Must be polite, courteous and respectful of others, be punctual in attendance, and comply with all Nilsen Policies;
  • Must have a good attitude to safety and comply with all workshop safety requirements.

Please direct applications, including a résumé detailing your relevant skills and experience to:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: In person



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