We currently have a great opportunity for a self-motivated, reliable Electrician to join our Estate Upkeep (Facilities Maintenance) teams at Bandiana. This position, under limited direction, will be required to Deliver preventative and responsive maintenance to electrical systems and equipment.
What's in it for you:
- On the job training and upskilling
- Above award pay rates and yearly increases
- Work in an essential service industry
- Access to other Downer internal opportunities
Deliver preventative and responsive maintenance to electrical systems and equipment as prescribed by the contract including but not limited to
- LV Reticulation systems,
- Distribution Boards,
- Emergency and Exit Lighting Systems,
- Photovoltaic Systems
- Power Generation Systems
- General electrical installations and building maintenance.
- Earthing Systems
- Actively manage and meet response times, deadlines and safety obligations
- Provide technical advice in support of Alternative Proposals / Equipment Replacement programs
- Represent the business appropriately in all dealings with external and internal contacts
- Provide ideas and support innovation
- Contribute to condition assessments throughout the course of duties
- Suitability for Defence security clearance (Australian Citizenship Mandatory);
- Qualified Tradesperson - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (or equivalent);
- Current Electrical Work Licence - Electrical Fitter / Mechanic;
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience post trade within a commercial and maintenance environment;
- Current qualification in CPR and LV Rescue;
- Current qualification and experience with electronic fire detection systems (Highly desirable);
- Current qualification and experience with installing and maintaining electrical equipment in hazardous areas. (Highly desirable);
- Current qualification and experience with High Voltage Isolation and Access (Highly desirable);
- Current General Construction Induction (White) Card;
- Valid driver's licence with no restrictions;
To apply online please click the 'apply' button below.
Who are we:
Downer Group employs approximately 50,000 people across more than 300 sites, primarily in Australia and New Zealand. Downer designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities and we are the leading provider of integrated services.
Downer Defence is the lead contractor providing Estate Maintenance and Operation Services (EMOS) for the Department of Defence in Queensland and Southern New South Wales. As lead contractor within the region we deliver a suite of services to support Defence capability.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We encourage Female and Indigenous applications to apply.
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