As an Electrician at North East Water, you’ll play a pivotal role in optimising the performance of our water and wastewater infrastructure ensuring reliable and efficient service delivery to our communities.
The role involves maintaining and supporting our Electrical, Automation and SCADA systems, while contributing to a variety of diverse and specialised projects. You’ll also have access to a broad range of learning opportunities, to expand your knowledge and skills in industrial control systems and the water industry.
As part of our Industrial Control Systems team based in Wodonga, you’ll help service the communities of the North East region, while enjoying the opportunity to work in one of Victoria’s most beautiful regions.
The general hours are between 7:30am and 4:30pm from Monday to Friday. In this role you will receive additional remuneration through the participation in an on-call roster every 4-8 weeks from Tuesday until the following Tuesday.
General day-to-day duties:
- Breakdown response for electrical and automation equipment
- Installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment
- Preventive maintenance tasks
- Optimising control systems for water and wastewater infrastructure
- Provide technical support for operational staff and activities
- Monitoring and maintenance of SCADA and telemetry systems
- Basic admin tasks including timesheets and electronic work orders
- Support upgrades, renewals and projects.
- Participation in the after hours on call roster (once deemed competent)
For further detail on the role, please refer to the position description below.
Key Selection Criteria
To be in consideration for this position please address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria:
Essential on application:
1. Current Victorian A Grade Electrical License or ability to obtain through mutual recognition.
2. Current Driver’s License.
3. Experience in the repair, maintenance, design and delivery of industrial control systems within the water industry or a process-based industry.
4. Sound computer skills in a range of software packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Desirable qualifications & experience:
5. Training or qualifications in a relevant discipline such as Industrial Automation or Electrical Engineering.
6. Trade qualifications or equivalent experience in instrumentation.
7. Experience and/or qualifications relating to hazardous area electrical installations, inspections and maintenance including understanding of hazardous area compliance requirements.
We’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require specific supports or modifications during the recruitment process, please contact hr@newater.com.au in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments.
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Applications, including statements against the key selection criteria, must be submitted via the above online application form before the closing date/time. Applications via email will not be accepted.
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