At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a skilled team to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems across diverse sites.
- Company: Leading North Queensland electrical contractor with a strong safety culture.
- Benefits: Attractive hourly rate, sign-on bonus, vehicle, phone, uniforms, and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Genuine pathways for career progression and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the industrial sector while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Must have an Unrestricted Electrical Licence and experience in industrial environments.
The predicted salary is between 55 - 55 $ per hour.
Our client is a leading North Queensland electrical contractor providing electrical, HVAC, motors and automation services to the mining, industrial, commercial, utilities, and government sectors.
With established operations in Cairns, Townsville and Mount Isa, our client delivers a diverse range of services including maintenance and breakdown support, electrical infrastructure upgrades, major projects, motor repair and rewinds, hazardous area installations, testing and commissioning, and automation solutions.
Known for their strong safety culture, technical expertise and commitment to quality, our client has built a reputation for delivering reliable outcomes in some of Australia's most challenging regional and remote environments.
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Industrial/Commercial Electrician to join their Townsville team.
Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager and working alongside a skilled team of electrical tradespeople and apprentices, this hands‑on role offers a diverse mix of maintenance, breakdown, and construction work across a range of industrial, mining, commercial and infrastructure sites.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, fault finding, testing and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, statutory requirements and company procedures.
Exposure to hazardous area installations, industrial automation and electrical infrastructure projects will provide opportunities to further develop technical skills and experience.
Key responsibilities
- Perform installation, maintenance, fault-finding, testing and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment across industrial, mining and commercial sites.
- Diagnose and rectify electrical faults safely and efficiently to minimise downtime and maintain operational reliability.
- Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance in accordance with Australian Standards, site requirements and company procedures.
- Undertake hazardous area electrical installation, inspection and maintenance activities where qualified and authorised.
- Read, interpret and update electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
- Complete testing, inspection and commissioning activities, ensuring accurate records and reports are maintained.
- Plan and manage assigned work activities to meet customer expectations, project milestones and service delivery requirements.
- Participate in an on-call roster and respond to breakdowns and emergency works as required.
- Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards at all times.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, supervisors and fellow team members.
- On Offer
- Attractive hourly rate: $46 - $55 per hour + super, dependent on experience and qualifications.
- $2,500 sign-on bonus ($1,000 in first week, $1,500 after 6 months).
- Fully maintained vehicle.
- Mobile phone and uniforms provided.
- Meter calibration and access to quality tools and equipment.
- Opportunities for overtime and away work to boost earnings.
- Secure long-term employment with genuine pathways into leading hand, supervisory and project roles.
Required Qualifications
- Current Unrestricted Electrical Licence.
- Current C class driver's licence.
- White Card (construction site card).
- LVR & CPR Qualification.
- Experience working in the industrial electrical industry, including mining, resources, fuel/gas, processing plants or similar environments.
- Basic computer skills in Word, Outlook and electronic reporting systems.
- Australian Permanent Residency / full work rights in Australia.
- Working at Heights certification.
- High-Risk Licence – EWP.
- Intermediate computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Experience or qualifications in HVAC, refrigeration or commercial air conditioning systems (highly regarded)
- Hazardous Area electrical experience and EEHA qualifications, or a willingness to undertake further training and development in this specialised field.
- Leading Hand experience or the desire to step into a future leadership role.
About You
You are a qualified and motivated Electrician who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work and building strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
You enjoy working both independently and as part of a close-knit team, are comfortable managing your own workload, and appreciate a workplace where people work hard, support each other and have a laugh along the way.
Whether you already have hazardous area experience or are looking to develop these specialist skills, our client offers genuine opportunities for training, development and career progression.
P. S. Initial contact will be via the EMAIL address you supplied during your application, be sure to check your inbox and spam periodically.
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Industrial Electrician – Townsville employer: CampaignHire
Join a leading North Queensland electrical contractor in Townsville, where you'll be part of a dynamic team known for its strong safety culture and technical expertise. With competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for career advancement, this role offers a supportive work environment that values hard work and camaraderie. Enjoy the benefits of secure long-term employment while developing your skills in a diverse range of industrial and commercial projects.
