Job Description

Maintenance Technician – Electrical

• Permanent, full-time role with competitive remuneration and employee benefits

• Location: Murarrie, QLD, on-site role within a collaborative, supportive team

• Career growth: Expand your specialist skills in a growing industry with clear development pathways

• Professional development: Practical, hands-on experience in a technically progressive manufacturing environment

• Current QLD Electrical Mechanic Licence (essential)

• Certificate III or IV in Electrotechnology (Electrician) (essential)

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, inspections and electrical testing to agreed timelines.

• Carry out routine checks of critical services and utilities and complete repair tasks as required.

• Diagnose and repair electrical, instrumentation and control equipment including PLCs, SCADA and industrial networks.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and plant monitoring system alarms; occasional after-hours attendance may be required.

• Support equipment introductions, retirements and project work; contribute to small capital projects under supervision.

• Deliver facility and equipment continuous improvement, change implementation and corrective action tasks.

• Maintain accurate records of work in logbooks, maintenance worksheets and the Maintenance Management System; complete ancillary documentation and investigation reports.

• Author and technically review assigned Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Manage spare parts restocking and inventory processes.

• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure maintenance, calibration and validation equipment remain operational.

• Participate in professional development and routine training.

• Model safe-by-choice behaviours and support an inclusive work culture.

What You Must have

Education & Licencing:

• Current QLD Electrical Mechanic Licence (Essential to have)

• Certificate III or IV in Electrotechnology Electrician (Essential to have)

• Certificate III in Instrumentation Control (Preferable)

Technical Skills:

• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical, instrumentation and control systems.

• Experience with preventive and predictive reliability strategies for electrical and control equipment.

• Familiarity with SAP Plant Maintenance or similar CMMS (preferred).

• Experience with spare parts management and inventory control within a maintenance system.

• Understanding of change management processes for equipment and controls.

• High level of computer literacy and competence with MS Office applications.

• Adaptable and quick to learn new or changing systems.

Experience:

• Prior solid experience in industrial electrical, instrumentation and control roles — manufacturing or food industry experience preferred.

• Practical experience with PLCs, SCADA systems and industrial networks.

• Exposure to power distribution, protection systems and PV/battery inverter systems is advantageous.

What You Can Expect

• A role offering autonomy while being part of an experienced, supportive maintenance team within a respected global organisation.

• Opportunities to upskill and broaden your technical and automation expertise.

• Exposure to varied maintenance activities and the chance to transition into wider areas of the business as part of your career growth options.

• A collaborative environment that values initiative and professional growth.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Required Skills:

Biopharmaceutical Operations, Corrective Action Management, Data Analysis, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Safety, Electrotechnology, GMP Guidelines, GMP Validation, Instrumentation Controls, Inventory Control, Maintenance Management, Maintenance Planning Software, Maintenance Supervision, Manufacturing Process Improvements, PLC Automation, Preventive Action, Preventive Maintenance, Risk Management, Safety Management, SAP Development, SCADA Control Systems, Standards Compliance, Teamwork, Technical Support

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

03/28/2026

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