Maintenance Electrician (Shift) – Kelso in Kelso, Australia

Maintenance Electrician (Shift) – Kelso

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Date: 1 Dec 2024

Location: Kelso, NSW, AU, 2795

Company: Simplot

In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company’s core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot’s Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.

In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

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 (Shift) to work as part of our Engineering Maintenance team on a full-time permanent basis at our Kelso plant. Our Kelso operation is our seafood and snacking processing plant producing 75 SKUs for the retail and foodservice markets. The site employs about 100 people. The site produces about 50 tonnes of product each day, and approximately 95% of items are made of either Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seafood.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role will provide electrical services to our large scale production operations, and will work a rotating roster (day / afternoon / night) Monday – Saturday. With base rates ranging from $41.29 – $45.23 p/h (dependent on certifications & experience) + shift allowances + site allowances + penalties & overtime opportunities (where applicable) , this is a great opportunity for those suitably certified tradespeople looking to demonstrate a high degree of competency in the electrical field with a global leader in food production.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Engineering 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 NSW Electrical Licence (mandatory)

• 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 17th DECEMBER – Simplot reserve the right to commence recruitment activities prior to advert closing date.

Job Requisition ID: 20679

Travel Required : None

Location(s): GF Plant – Kelso

Country : Australia

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at [email protected]

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