AddressAbout the Position
We are currently seeking applications for an Electrician (Shift Position & Day Work Position) located at Plane Creek Mill located in Sarina, just outside of Mackay. This is a permanent position, and the successful applicants will be responsible for maintaining and ensuring the smooth operation of electrical systems.
There is a permanent Day Work position as well as a Shift position meaning during the Production season you work shift, and during the maintenance season Day Work. Penalties are paid for working over your 38 hour per week roster! Job level will depend on current qualifications and skills mix.
Main duties include but are not limited to:
- Installation, calibration and maintenance of electrical equipment
- Examines, diagnose and modify systems comprising inter-connected circuits.
- Maintain departments plans, data bases and other documentation
- Commissioning and tuning of electrical systems
- Fault finding of complex electrical control systems involving some combination of pneumatic, electronic, microprocessor based and/or mechanical subsystems.
- Lead and participate in special projects as required
Additional benefits for working with Wilmar Sugar include:
- Supported career progression whether it is down the technical stream or onwards to leadership (internships, cadetships, internal courses, and university education)
- Employees who live in our Mill/Farm/Distillery Regions in Queensland may be eligible to claim Remote Area tax benefits via MAXXIA. Employees may be able to achieve tax benefits on rent, and on housing purchase and interest payments.
- Additional Recreational leave accrual
- Employee Wellbeing Programs such as free flu vaccinations and access to our EAP provider
- Discounts with our corporate partners such as Blackwood's, Specsavers, Medibank Private, Kathmandu and many more
The salary offered will be commensurate with individual skills and experience. The indicative salary range is between $70,000 (TL10) and $77,000 (TL08) annually.
Essential Criteria:
- A current Queensland Electrical Work Licence to perform work of Electrical Mechanic and Electrical Fitter / Instrumentation
- Post trade experience in heavy industry electrical or instrumentation installation, commissioning and maintenance
- A strong commitment to safety with involvement in safety/improvement teams
- Current CPR & Low Voltage Rescue
Other Desirable Skills - but if you don't have them, we will train you over time!
- A Cert 3 or 4 in Instrumentation
- Fixed plant maintenance and automated machinery
- LV Motor control and VVVF drives, HV switchgear/switching
- Schneider PLC's control system with Citect HMI
- Interpretation of various electrical, pneumatic and P&ID drawings
- Development with computer literacy - Microsoft, SAP work management system
How to apply
Confidential applications should be submitted online by 8.00am 22 May 2024 by hitting the "Apply" button. For further information regarding the position please contact Caitlin Benson, People & Culture on 07 4940 9***. The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol screening.
About Wilmar Sugar and Renewables
With a history of over 160 years in the Australian and New Zealand sugar industries, Wilmar Sugar Australia operations span the value chain from sugar cane growing, sugar manufacturing, refining, exporting, and marketing, to the production of renewable electricity, ethanol, and sustainable agricultural products.
Wilmar manufactures over half of Australia's raw sugar, and each year exports enough electricity to power more than 68,000 Australian homes for 12 months. As well as supplying ethanol (ethyl alcohol) to the growing fuel market in Australia, Wilmar also supplies a significant market share to various industries including the pharmaceutical, printing, cleaning, winery, aerosol, animal health and food and beverage industries.
