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Technical Officer - Electrical & Industrial Automation Projects
- Posted 12 June 2025
- SalaryCompetitive salary package, vehicle & bonus
- LocationWollongong
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Reference1349895
Job description
About the Company
Our client is a privately-owned, multi-disciplinary industrial services company who have been in the Australian market for almost 40 years.
They specialise in industrial automation and system integration, mechanical & electrical construction and instrumentation, with trusted partnerships servicing mining, manufacturing, water, energy and infrastructure, providing full lifecycle management, turnkey projects, process optimisation, maintenance and more.
About the Role
We're on the lookout for a Technical Officer with strong industrial electrical experience to support the technical delivery of engineering projects. If you're passionate about electrical systems, controls & automation, and field system design – and thrive in project environments – this role is for you.
This position supports engineering projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring that on-site needs are captured, and that designs are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Depending on your strengths, you will focus on one of the following:
Salary: Competitive salary package + vehicle & bonus
Location: Wollongong Area, 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, please feel free to contact Sam Silva on 0433 832 614 / sams@austcorpexecutive.com.au
Our client is a privately-owned, multi-disciplinary industrial services company who have been in the Australian market for almost 40 years.
They specialise in industrial automation and system integration, mechanical & electrical construction and instrumentation, with trusted partnerships servicing mining, manufacturing, water, energy and infrastructure, providing full lifecycle management, turnkey projects, process optimisation, maintenance and more.
About the Role
We're on the lookout for a Technical Officer with strong industrial electrical experience to support the technical delivery of engineering projects. If you're passionate about electrical systems, controls & automation, and field system design – and thrive in project environments – this role is for you.
This position supports engineering projects from concept through to commissioning, ensuring that on-site needs are captured, and that designs are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Depending on your strengths, you will focus on one of the following:
- System Integration, Automation & Controls
- Electrical, Instrumentation & Field System Design
- Support design, specification, installation, and commissioning activities
- Fault-find and resolve technical issues on-site
- Coordinate documentation, compliance, and change management
- Supervise subcontractors and liaise with customers
- Maintain technical standards across multiple projects
- NSW Electrical Licence (essential)
- 10+ years experience in industrial environments
- Strong skills in electrical design, instrumentation or system integration
- Experience with PLC, SCADA, and/or DCS systems
- Excellent problem-solving and documentation skills
- EEHA / Hazardous area qualifications (desireable)
- Ability to supervise minor scopes of work and installations
- Project diversity – no two sites or systems are the same
- Be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering real-world outcomes
- Lead from the field – with influence over project outcomes
- Work-life balance with a local HQ and site-based flexibility
Salary: Competitive salary package + vehicle & bonus
Location: Wollongong Area, 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, please feel free to contact Sam Silva on 0433 832 614 / sams@austcorpexecutive.com.au