Maintenance Electrician (Permanent) - Ulverstone

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.

About Our Role

Simplot Australia are seeking applications from suitably certified and experienced candidates for the role of Maintenance Electrician (day shift) to work as part of our Engineering Maintenance team on a full-time permanent basis at our Ulverstone plant.

Commencing ASAP, this position entails a day work Mon-Fri 7:00 - 15:30 roster with a scheduled monthly maintenance day (10 hour day), and shift coverage where required. With a starting base hourly rate of $41.15 + penalties and allowances (where applicable).

Established in 1943, the plant originally supplied dehydrated vegetables to the WWII armed forces. In the late 40s it became a rabbit processing facility, and canned peas and frozen vegetables production began in the early 50s. By 1987, the site had become solely a potato processing plant. Today, the Ulverstone plant processes around 300,000 tonnes of potatoes from 165 Tasmanian growers each year and employs over 450 people.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, duties will include (but are not limited to the following)
 

• Ensure fixed plant and equipment is maintained as per the maintenance schedule whilst maintaining safety and maximising production requirements
• PLC and electrically controlled systems diagnostics, fault finding, programming and connections
• Working in conjunction with other on-site trades (mechanical fitters + contractors) + production staff to ensure scheduled and breakdown maintenance activities are completed to a high standard of quality with a focus on safety
• Participating in continual improvement processes
• Application of operational standards and procedures

About You

• Possess a 100% commitment to safety in the workplace
• Hold a current Tasmanian Electrical licence (mandatory)
• Industrial Instrumentation Qualification (desirable)
• Demonstrated diagnostic, fault finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with fixed plant electrical works
• Experience in safety & quality systems and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret schematics (advantageous)
• Minimum 3-5 years demonstrated maintenance experience within an FMCG industry plant (highly desirable but not essential)
• Possess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills in addition to time management skills
• Intermediate user of Windows-based systems and CMMS experience
• Ability to work proactively whilst unsupervised whilst also being able to contribute to a team environment
• Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening

The Perks

• Fully supplied and laundered uniform + boots + PPE
• Supportive team environment
• On-site soft tissue specialist appointments
• Income Protection Insurance
• On-site canteen
• On-site parking
   

Please click the "Apply" button to submit your covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up to date resume (must include 2x work related referees). Please note, you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT TUESDAY 11th MARCH  - Simplot reserve the right to commence recruitment activities prior to advert closing date.