Electrical Service Technician

Alimak Group’s façade access division, through its brands Manntech and Coxgomyl, are looking for trade qualified Electrical fitters for maintenance and repair work on Building Maintenance Units (BMU) and other façade and height access systems.

Alimak Group is a global leader and pioneer in vertical access solutions in the commercial, industrial and construction sectors. With a strong commitment to improving customer safety, productivity and profitability, the group has been an industry leader in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of industrial elevators, hoists, BMUs and other work platforms for over almost 70 years.

We have a requirement for an experienced Electrican to work within our Façade Access Division team. The role will undertake inspection, maintenance and repair work on customer-owned equipment on high-rise towers, including general maintenance, major overhauls and replacement activities in accordance with Australian Standards and manufacturer’s instructions.

Profile:

• Act appropriately on commercial office and residential sites 
• Undertake works in accordance with Alimak Group safety, quality, and environmental systems 
• Ensure quality works are always carried out 
• Ensure customers’ no-smoking policies and other site-specific requirements are always complied with 
• Assess the work site and organize the start of works efficiently 
• Establish and maintain good team working relationships with Service technicians, supervisors, and managers 
• Identify, assess, and report all hazards related to sites and equipment 
• Maintain clean and tidy work environment 
• Provide proactive communication regarding arrival on site, status of equipment and potential hazards 

Key Tasks:

• Undertake routine and annual inspections of BMU and fall-arrest systems
• Perform maintenance tasks (e.g. re-greasing, oil changes, wire rope changes) in accordance with equipment manufacturers’ instructions
• Diagnose electrical/mechanical faults on inoperable and malfunctioning BMUs
• Undertake major inspections of BMUs
• Lead BMU refurbishment site activities 
• Assist with the installation of BMUs, fall-arrest and other vertical access equipment 
• Undertake and approve BMU commissioning (and recommissioning) 
• Operate BMUs and provide operator familiarisation training (inductions) 

Attributes: 

• Pragmatic approach to the application of safety protocols
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• The ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience on commercial / industrial sites or with cranes / lifts / EWPs or other access equipment.
• Construction industry induction (white card) preferred
• Work safety at heights training (RIIWHS204D) preferred
• Trade qualified electrician
• Driver’s licence
• Rights to work in Australia