Based in Port Macquarie, this is your opportunity to join a high-performing shipyard team delivering critical electrical systems for commercial and defence vessels across Australia.

As a Shipyard Electrician, you will play a key role in the installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of maritime power, propulsion, navigation, and communication systems. This is an prospect to apply your trade skills to challenging, meaningful projects while building a long-term career in a growing industry.

Highlights:

- 4-day work week - Monday to Thursday with overtime available Friday to Sunday

- Highly competitive rates plus overtime penalties

- Diverse and rewarding projects across new builds, refits, repairs, and vessel upgrades

- Opportunity to work on both commercial and defence maritime assets

- Beautiful regional location by the beach. One of the best tourist locations in NSW!

- Convenient location between Sydney and Brisbane

- Ongoing work with opportunities for travel and career development

Key Accountabilities:

Installation & Repair:
Install, connect, maintain, and repair electrical systems, heavy machinery, switchboards, control systems, and communication equipment onboard vessels.

Technical Interpretation:
Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, technical drawings,



and blueprints to ensure accurate and compliant installations.

Troubleshooting & Fault Finding:
Diagnose and resolve electrical faults efficiently, often within confined spaces and challenging shipyard environments.

Safety & Compliance:
Maintain the highest safety standards by completing Take 5 assessments, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ensuring all work complies with relevant maritime and electrical regulations.

Essential Requirements:

- Relevant trade qualification (such as Certificate III in Electrotechnology).

- Current unrestricted electrical licence.

- A nationally accredited OHS Card (White Card).

- Strong fault-finding skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment .

- Previous experience in heavy industrial, shipyard, marine, defence, offshore, or similar environments is highly desirable.

We deliver value for our customers through our innovative people, organisational agility, and operational excellence. As an equal opportunity employer, all positions are open to any person that may have the required characteristics and experiences. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

For more information about Birdon, visit Birdon Group .

📌 Electrician (Port Macquarie)
🏢 Birdon
📍 Port Macquarie