Company Profile

An Australian owned and operated Automation & Engineering firm based in Western Sydney working across a number of major industries. Be part of a small tight knit team managing 4-5 Electricians and running your own projects!

About the Role:

As an Electrical Leading Hand, you will report to the Managing Director and play a crucial role in supporting site production. You will lead a team dedicated to the repair and maintenance of our electrical systems, fault finding using PLC and DCS Systems, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor apprentices, as well as onboard new and international tradespersons.
• Provide first-line support for critical electrical breakdowns.
• Assist in planning and scheduling electrical maintenance works.
• Supervise contractors working on specialized plant and equipment.
• Conduct test runs on plant and equipment after major repairs.
• Ensure timely execution of Electrical Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks.
• Fault-finding using PLCs, as well as familiarity with DCS and HMI systems.
• Foster productive relationships with the production team.
• Lead mini-improvement projects alongside Supervisors and Managers.
• Maintain a safe and organized workshop environment.
• Participate in shift work as required to oversee maintenance operations.
• Recommend and develop initiatives to boost productivity, efficiency, and profitability.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Trade qualifications in electrical fields, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of AS 3000-2018 and relevant electrical standards.
• Proficiency in fault-finding using PLCs, as well as familiarity with DCS and HMI systems.
• Understanding of common automation communication protocols.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication, leadership, and technical skills.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hourly Rate: $50.00 - $60.00 + Super, + Company Car + OT Penalty Rates & on call allowance
Location: Western Sydney, NSW

Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates with the appropriate approval to work in Australia; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
  
For a confidential discussion about this role, please feel free to contact Tom Kirkland on +61 420 540 790 / tomk@austcorpexecutive.com.au
  
The AustCorp Executive Industrial team have been servicing the market for over 20 years across the APAC region. We have long standing relationships with Global Manufacturers, Local Distributors and SMEs in the space. We have assisted many clients in sourcing quality candidates for roles such as Operations & Engineering, Sales & Marketing and Customer Service & Administration.