Shift Electrician - Bundaberg Sunny Queensland

Boasting a legacy of over 130 years in the sugar industry, Bundaberg Sugar holds a prominent position in the Australian sugar sector. Serving as a grower, miller, refiner, and marketer of sugar and associated products. The company stands as one of Australia's largest cane growers, operating a Sugar Mill, Refinery and Packaging Plant in Bundaberg, Queensland.

Bundaberg Sugar currently has a great opportunity available for a skilled electrical tradesperson.  The successful applicant will need to be a dynamic, practical person with an assertive and "can do" mindset as they will be required to be an active member of the electrical maintenance team.

ROLE CONTEXT

As a key team member, a company house will be provided free of charge for the first 6 months of employment, then heavily subsidised for a period.

The successful applicant will possess the skills necessary to carry out electrical maintenance, capital for a factory/plant to meet maintenance targets, goals and objectives. The successful applicants will be required to:

• Carry out mill plant maintenance and capital works as directed which pertains to skills held. Plant items include wiring, circuitry, mills, turbines, fugals, conveyors, carriers, pumps, fans, gearboxes, motors, vessels.
• Work as part of a maintenance crew to meet the agreed factory production and maintenance targets. 
• Work in conjunction with parameters set by established condition monitoring techniques.
• Complete electrical work for projects to enhance the operational availability of plant and equipment.
• Actively participate in and support Company Workplace Health and Safety initiatives

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the shift role will require the job holder to install, maintain and diagnose faults /repair electrical equipment including:

• Wiring, circuitry and lighting
• Motor starters, variable speed drives
• General electrical items associated with sugar milling equipment.

Assist with initiating and developing projects to enhance the availability and efficiency of plant and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful applicants must hold a Queensland Electrical License endorsed as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic or Electrical Mechanic or the equivalent.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS 

The terms and conditions of the Millaquin and Refinery Enterprise  Agreement 2023 (EBA) or subsequent agreement will apply.

Enjoy favourable leave conditions;

• Annual leave entitlement will be 4 weeks per year plus loading of 25%
• Travel leave entitlement is 1 week per year
• Long service leave is 13 weeks after 10 years of service

Other conditions include;

• Hours of work in accordance with a shift roster, ordinary hours of work are an average of 38 per week.
• Rostered days off to allow for the work/life balance 
• Other allowances payable as per the EBA

LIFESTYLE
If you are looking for a sea change then come to a region which offers a relaxed lifestyle including close proximity to picturesque beaches and Australia's most livable climate. Where else can you live at the beach, city or acreage within fifteen minutes of the CBD, two major shopping complexes and your workplace? Fancy a break, you can jet to Melbourne or the Gold Coast directly from Bundaberg. 

“Bundy” is the town the turtles call home, where the beach meets the reef, your plates are always filled with abundant local produce and the rum is world-class. Bundy is also the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, the Sunshine Coast, whale watching and world heritage-listed K’gari Island.

Bundaberg Sugar Ltd upholds a commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Aligned with our company's fundamental values, every candidate will receive communication concerning the status of their application.

If you believe you possess the qualities to shine in this role, we encourage you to apply promptly by submitting your cover letter and resume.