Electrical Technician / Instrument Fitter

Simcoa Operations Pty Ltd, located near the port city of Bunbury approximately 200km south of Perth, operates Australia’s only Silicon Metal Smelter, incorporating a sawmill, high temperature charcoal plant, submerged electric arc furnaces, grinding plant, crushing and screening facilities and an off-gas filtration/fume collection baghouse. With a continuous usage of 70MW, we are one of Western Australia’s largest electrical consumers. 

Simcoa is seeking an Electrical Technician / Instrument Fitter, who will be responsible for safely carrying out maintenance, installation, modification, testing, programming, and commissioning of the electrical, gas and instrument equipment and systems in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.  The position currently follows a 4-day/week roster, Monday to Friday, but applicants should be prepared to move to a 24/7 shift roster as required for operational needs.

In this position, you will be required to: 

• Carry out electrical and instrument preventative and corrective maintenance activities efficiently and within the boundaries of Simcoa’s “Low Voltage Work Manual” at all times.
• Ensure that any high voltage work is carried out within the boundaries of Simcoa’s “High Voltage Work Manual” at all times.
• Trouble shooting / testing / commissioning, communication, project management
• Analyse faults and engage in initiatives to improve plant reliability, thus adding value in a multi-skilled production environment
• Understanding of risk mitigation, continuous improvement, manufacturing and procurement
• Comply with all legislative and company safety requirements

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• A current Western Australian Electrical Workers License
• Certificate 4 in instrumentation 
• 2 to 5 years post trade experience in an industrial environment with exposure to instrumentation, PLCs and HV
• Industrial gas maintenance and safety (desirable)
• Demonstrated strong electrical breakdown fault finding skills
• Ability to think logically and be determined to work towards finding favourable solutions and outcomes regarding plant / safety requirements
• Strong problem solving ability
• Ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Clear and effective communication skills – written and oral
• Adaptable and flexible to changing conditions

Only applicants living within a safe driving distance to Bunbury, or in the Bunbury region, will be considered. 

Reporting to Maintenance Management, an attractive package, commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate will be offered.

Written applications and full resume should be received no later than Friday 19th April 2024 and be addressed to:

Kerryann Hall - Executive Assistant

Simcoa Operations Pty Ltd.

PO Box 1389,  BUNBURY  WA 6231 or

or Email:  ************@simcoa.com.au

Simcoa Operations is an equal opportunity employer and operates a site wide ‘No Smoking’ and ‘Clean Shaven’ policy.