Job Description

Job Details

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What do you want in your next job?

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- The ability to work close to home
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- Job security
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- Growing and diverse company
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- Australian-owned private company
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Porta ticks all of these boxes.

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With deep industry expertise, we understand the critical relationship between timber and panel materials in every project — which is why we're committed to offering a comprehensive, curated product range from a single, trusted supplier.

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We support the home improvement, building, trade, and commercial sectors, delivering quality, consistency, and innovation at every step. We're passionate about progress and sustainability; and proudly Australian. Our focus is on providing solutions that meet current demands and anticipate future trends — enabling our customers to build into the future with confidence.

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That's how Porta is built for the future.

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We are currently seeking an Electrical Technician to join our Maintenance team located at Charmhaven on the Central Coast of NSW.

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The Role

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Working on state-of-the-art equipment, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and completing process improvement and installation projects ensuring technical requirements and specifications are being adhered to. On-going breakdown support and general electrical work will also be required.

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To Be Successful In This Role You Will

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- Be a qualified and experienced electrician
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- Have a valuable knowledge of AS3000 and be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge in all facets of electrical work and a firm commitment to safe work practice
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- Have the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and PLC I/O drawings
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- Have experience with fault-finding on industrial control systems
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- Be competent with three-phase systems, motors, motor starters, VFDs, and protection devices
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- Have strong understanding of electrical safety and LOTO
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- Have the ability to diagnose and replace sensors, relays, contactors, actuators
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- Have basic knowledge of industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, DeviceNet, etc.)
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The following skills/experience are not essential but will be highly regarded in the selection process:

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- Experience with Allen-Bradley / Siemens PLCs (reading ladder, basic troubleshooting)
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- Ability to fault-find using Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 / RSLogix and Siemens TIA / Simatic Manager for monitoring and basic editing
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- Understanding of SCADA / HMI systems, specifically Cimplicity and Wonderware System Platform
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- Familiar with VSDs, soft starters, servo drives, motion control
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- Basic understanding of PID loops and instrumentation
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- Experience with safety circuits (E-stops, light curtains, interlocks, PLe/SIL)
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This is a full-time permanent position. To be successful in this role you must be self-motivated and be willing to put in the work needed to complete jobs in a timely manner. Attention to detail and highest quality workmanship are paramount.

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As part of the selection process, applicants must be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical examination which includes functional, audiometric and drug and alcohol testing.

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Porta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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📌 Electrical Technician (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Borg
📍 Central Coast Council