Electrician - Shift

About the Role
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a proactive and experienced Shift Electrician to assist the Middle Swan maintenance team. This position will be working on our new shift rotation and responsible for ensuring that plant downtime is minimised through preventative maintenance. You will provide high levels of technical support servicing our customer's equipment to ensure customer issues, incidents and breakdowns are resolved quickly and efficiently.
This position is working 7 shifts in a fortnight, a mix of days and nights with a 26% shift allowance paid on all hours worked. Your shifts will include travelling to multiple sites to carry out maintenance & breakdown work, with a variety of interesting projects to improve machinery.
Your Role Will Include
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical faults.
Conduct equipment audits and perform preventative maintenance tasks.
Identify and replace faulty electrical components such as contactors, relays, and field devices.
Program drives (SEW) and electronic control modules.
Troubleshoot PLCs.
Aim to reduce downtime and enhance system reliability.
Investigate and analyze faults to identify opportunities for operational and equipment improvements.
Complete electrical work orders.
Assist other trades within the department as required.
Carry out new installations and plant modifications.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe work practices.
Create & modify electrical drawings
Skills and Experience
Proven experience in troubleshooting and resolving equipment faults in a maintenance environment.
Unrestricted Electrical License (Australian).
Trade Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology or higher.
Own transportation and a current Australian driver's license.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Understanding of industrial controls, including PLCs, VFDs, and HMIs.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience in a continuous manufacturing environment
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and ability to think outside of the box
Experience with Autocad drafting software
What we Offer
In house training in a supportive team environment
Access BGC's new referral program
Permanent long-term Position = Based in PERTH
Approachable Management & Inclusive team culture.
We are a close-knit team who recognise the value each of us brings
About the Company
BGC (Australia) and its vertically integrated group of companies build homes and manufacture most of the materials that go into them making BGC Western Australia's largest home building group.
The iconic Midland Brick is one of BGC Australia's well-known and trusted brands and supplies bricks, pavers, blocks and roof tiles to thousands of building and construction companies and individuals. Midland Brick operate four manufacturing sites and four retail sales centres. As a proudly Western Australian owned company, Midland Bricks' success has been driven by our product innovation, unrivalled industry knowledge and genuine commitment to customer service.
At BGC, we are committed to a workplace culture that is inclusive, where everyone, regardless of cultural and ethnic background, age, gender, disability or sexual orientation feels safe at work and has opportunities to contribute, develop and thrive. We work better, together.
In return we offer a great working environment, if you would like to be considered for this role please click on the Apply for this job button.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role

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