Electrician

The Company

River Sands operates a large dry mortar packing factory spread over a six-hectare site and a sand dredging operation in the adjoining suburb. 

Established for over 40 years and located near Loganholme, this family owned business has recently invested in and commissioned a large batching facility feeding two automated multi-head bagging lines incorporating European state of the art equipment. The new plant complements three established lines and a warehouse facility.

We supply a wide range of packaged dry-mix concretes, mortars, sands and screeds to the leading hardware and plumbing chains, concrete plants and landscaping industry. 

Key equipment that requires maintenance includes two large rotary dryers, palletisers, automated multi-head bagging units, dredges, pumps, sand screens, mixers, elevators, dust extractors, conveyors, silos and bins.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an electrician to join our existing in-house engineering team completing maintenance and capital improvement programmes over the factory and quarry site. The engineering team is led by a full time maintenance manager and supported by a full time maintenance planner, who lead and schedule both preventative and breakdown work.

The role will appeal to a tradesperson who enjoys challenge and variety, given the extensive plant to be maintained and wide range of equipment from PLC controlled automated plant for high speed bagging operations to heavy plant for moving and processing sands and gravels.

What skills do you need?

We expect you to hold a full Queensland electrical licence and have an industrial / manufacturing background encompassing preventative maintenance and repair works on process equipment. Previous experience maintaining automated high-speed packaging and process equipment will be advantageous for any applicant.

Applicants must able to complete high quality repair work to meet deadlines during allocated plant / equipment shutdowns, typically scheduled weekly.

An application from a candidate with qualifications / high risk work licences including working in confined spaces, working at height, EWP and forklift operator will be viewed favourably.

Working safely is non-negotiable for us and an applicant needs to share this understanding to be successful with their application.

The Company places great importance on working cohesively as a team to deliver on our commitments and supporting working with colleagues to succeed. Any successful applicant will need to demonstrate their alignment with the company’s position.

Applicants must be available to work overtime on Saturdays if required.

How to Apply

If you are enthusiastic to join a bold and ambitious Queensland company with a proud history of innovation and excellence, press Apply and attach your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience.