Maintenance Electrician (Shift) - Kelso

Culture and Benefits

At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
 

• Respect for Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.

Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.

The Perks

• Attractive shift loadings & overtime rates + site based allowances (e.g. Electrical Licence allowance + Tool Allowance)
• Annual base rate increases to align with the relevant industrial agreement (Simplot National Collective Agreement)
• Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
• Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments
• Income Protection Insurance provided
• Training & development opportunities
• Discounted health insurance options

About Our Role

• Base hourly rate of $48.45
• 15% afternoon shift allowance / 30% night shift allowance + weekend OT (where available)
• Electrical Licence Allowance $70 per week + Tool Allowance $22 per week
• Permanent, full-time shift position based at Simplot Kelso
• RDO accruals
• Opportunity to work on a unique array of food processing fixed-plant & equipment

Here at Simplot Kelso we're seeking applicants for the full-time, permanent position(s) of Maintenance Electrician.  Simplot Kelso is our seafood and snacking processing plant, producing approx. 50 tonnes of product daily (75 SKUs) for the retail and foodservice markets including Birds Eye, I&J and Captain's Catch branded products. The site employs approx. 120 local employees, with approximately 95% of manufactured goods consisting of either Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seafood.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Engineering Manager (via the Electrical Team Lead), the Maintenance Electrician will perform planned, scheduled and breakdown electrical activities on a wide range of fixed plant and equipment in alignment with the site's Maintenance & Production schedules that support optimisation of plant reliability, improvements related to employee safety, and site continuous improvement activities. 

The Maintenance Electrician will work across a rotating Mon-Fri day / afternoon / night shift roster with weekend OT available (weekend penalty rates apply).

Working closely with the wider Engineering / Maintenance (incl. Mechanical / Planning / Stores / Control Systems) teams in addition to the Production team - this hands on, technical role will provide electrical expertise to Simplot Kelso's operations by;
 

• Identifying faults and performing breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and micro-stops caused by production machinery and equipment
• Inspecting, testing and maintaining machinery & equipment in production areas + wider plant buildings & facilities
• Working with PLC and electronically controlled system diagnostics, fault finding, programming and connections
• Performing general plant and building maintenance work
• Undertaking specific project work upon request
• Performing assigned tasks in accordance with all Simplot Safety, Health & Wellbeing + Environmental policies & procedures
• Utilising MEX CMMS to update work orders, search asset history and advise on any maintenance trends or opportunity for improvement and innovation
• Taking part in continuous improvement (CI) activities

About You

• ​​​​​Possess a 100% commitment to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace
• Hold a Cert III Electrotechnology (candidates who also hold a Cert III Instrumentation will be highly regarded)
• Demonstrated diagnostic, fault finding and troubleshooting skills
• Electrical related manufacturing / FMCG experience (mandatory)
• Experience in safety & quality systems and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Sound judgment and decision making ability
• Possess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills in addition to time management skills
• Intermediate user of CMMS software (noting that Simplot use MEX) + MS Windows OS
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)

Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY 1st MAY 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.