At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain electrical systems using advanced equipment and robotics.
- Company: Join Oakey Beef Exports, a leader in the processing industry.
- Benefits: Secure full-time role, local work, training opportunities, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a skilled team making a real impact in food production.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Electrotechnology or working towards it; eager to learn.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 $ per year.
Opportunity at Oakey Beef Exports, one of Australia’s largest and most advanced processing plants, offering a unique opportunity to work locally with the resources of an industry leader! Diversify your experience with a range of class-leading equipment, machinery and robotics.
You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of Electricians and work closely with other Maintenance tradespersons including fitters, boilermakers and trade assistants. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, your role will be to:
- Service, maintain and repair electrical systems across a diverse range of equipment;
- Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, robotics and automated systems;
- Respond and rectify electrical faults and breakdowns across the plant;
- Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures, holding safety as the highest priority;
- Support plant shutdowns, installations, upgrades and capital projects;
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operations and reduce downtime.
This position will work a rotating roster, provided approximately 10 weeks in advance. Shift start times will vary between 3:00am and 10:00pm.
What skill are we looking for?
This position is open to applications from both qualified Electricians as well as current 3rd or 4th apprentices. As such, you will hold or will be working toward a minimum of Certificate III in Electrotechnology. To be successful, you will:
- Be eager to listen and learn, getting hands-on with a diverse range of technologies;
- Have exposure to manufacturing, production or industrial environments;
- Remain calm under pressure, working alongside a busy production setting;
- Have high attention to safety, with knowledge of WHS practices and procedures.
What experience are we looking for?
While not essential, the following will be highly regarded:
- Strong experience in industrial electrical maintenance, ideally in food or manufacturing;
- Proficiency with PLCs (Allen Bradley/Schneider), VSDs, and reading electrical drawings;
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and automation/instrumentation.
Why choose us?
As a local leader, we are proud to provide secure, full-time employment in our hometown of Oakey. You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of Electricians and enjoy the support of a leading organisation and class-leading equipment. You will enjoy:
- Secure, full-time employment working locally in Oakey;
- Diverse experiences and development with leading facilities;
- Opportunities for continued training, such as a Cert IV in Electrical Instrumentation;
- Optional over-time, EAP services and staff discounts.
Help our team bring the joy of eating to millions across the globe.
Maintenance Electrician employer: NH Foods
Oakey Beef Exports, as part of NH Foods, is an exceptional employer that values its workforce by providing a supportive work culture and ample opportunities for professional growth. Located in the heart of Oakey, employees benefit from a full-time role with a rotating roster that promotes work-life balance, alongside competitive overtime options and ongoing development programs to enhance skills in a dynamic environment focused on innovation in the meat processing industry.
