Electrician in Cairns

Electrician in Cairns

Cairns Full-Time Remote
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We're looking for a skilled Electrician to join our team. This role is focused on electrical systems for desalinators and marine water treatment equipment—no domestic work, just real-world technical challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Manufacturing and wiring control boxes
  • Testing and fault-finding electrical equipment
  • Installing and servicing marine electrical systems
  • Disconnecting/reconnecting components on vessels
  • Maintaining and repairing desalinators and water treatment units
  • Completing job cards, JSA's, and service reports

What we offer

  • Work - Life balance, an early knock off on Fridays
  • Opportunity for overtime and away work in remote areas
  • All general tools, workwear and PPE supplied

What you'll need

  • Current Unrestricted Electrical Licence (QLD)
  • Valid LVR & CPR certification
  • Ability to pass a police check
  • Permanent residency in Australia
  • Construction White Card

What We're Looking For

  • Technical skills including knowledge of marine electrical systems
  • Ability to identify and resolve electrical faults and issues on various types of vessels
  • Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation
  • A proactive, 'can-do' attitude and willing to take on challenges
  • Strong teamwork and communication
  • Available to work overtime and travel when required
  • Confident interpreting and completing paperwork including JSA's, Job tickets, schematics and manuals.

About us

Northern Water is a locally owned business, we supply across Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region. We specialise in desalination, pumping, and filtration systems—manufacturing, installing and servicing high-quality water treatment equipment. Our clients include Defence, mining operations, councils, superyachts, commercial vessels, and remote communities.

Contact us on (07) 4035 1*** or email ****@

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Contact Details:

Northern Water Recruitment Team