We’re looking for a skilled Electrician to join our team. This role is focused on electrical systems for desalinators and marine water treatment equipment—no domestic work, just real-world technical challenges.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Manufacturing and wiring control boxes
- Testing and fault-finding electrical equipment
- Installing and servicing marine electrical systems
- Disconnecting/reconnecting components on vessels
- Maintaining and repairing desalinators and water treatment units
- Completing job cards, JSA’s, and service reports

What we offer

- Work - Life balance, an early knock off on Fridays
- Chance for overtime and away work in remote areas
- All general tools, workwear and PPE supplied

What you’ll need

- Current Unrestricted Electrical Licence (QLD)
- Valid LVR & CPR certification
- Ability to pass a police check
- Permanent residency in Australia
- Construction White Card

What We’re Looking For

- Technical skills including knowledge of marine electrical systems




- Ability to identify and resolve electrical faults and issues on various types of vessels
- Basic computer skills for reporting and documentation
- A proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude and willing to take on challenges
- Strong teamwork and communication
- Available to work overtime and travel when required
- Confident interpreting and completing paperwork including JSA's, Job tickets, schematics and manuals.

About us

Northern Water is a locally owned business, we supply across Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region. We specialise in desalination, pumping, and filtration systems—manufacturing, installing and servicing high-quality water treatment equipment. Our clients include Defence, mining operations, councils, superyachts, commercial vessels, and remote communities.

Contact us on (07) 4035 1*** or email ****@desalinators.net

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