Job Description

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.

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What You'll Be Doing

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

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- Work - Life balance, an early knock off on Fridays
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- Prospect for overtime and away work in remote areas
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- All general tools, workwear and PPE supplied
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What you'll need

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

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- Technical skills including knowledge of marine electrical systems




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

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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.

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

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📌 Electrician (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Northern Water
📍 Cairns Regional