Dowdens Pumping and Water Treatment have been at the forefront of providing quality solutions, products and services in the water treatment and pumping industries for over 50 years.
We are seeking qualified Electricians and Senior Electricians to provide services to a wide range of industries and clients from agricultural to mining and domestic sectors - no day is the same!
Role Overview
Based from our head office in Mackay, our electricians have the chance to work infield - locally and throughout the surrounding regions, predominately on jobs and projects from the agricultural, mining and water treatment markets.
Working alongside other tradespersons on a variety of equipment provides opportunity for growth and gaining experience in all aspects of pumping and water treatment.
This role does require the ability to work away from home - accommodation and meals provided
Company maintained service vehicle, mobile phone, uniforms and PPE supplied
Inductions and work related training competencies provided
Paid weekly
Monthly BBQ's, staff discounts, employee recognition program
Salary / hourly rate negotiable pending experience, qualifications and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities - Electrician
Electrical works involving but not limited to installing, fault finding, trouble shooting, conducting repairs and maintenance to pumps, irrigators and VSD controllers
Ensure compliance with procedures, applicable standards and statutory requirements (particularly in reference to voltage drop, current capacity and wiring)
Assist with onsite electrical works and commissioning




Control circuit design and modifications
Fault finding and programming of PLC, HDMI and VSD
Terminations, splicing and test and tag of electrical equipment
Key Responsibilities - Senior Electrician
In addition to the above, the Senior Electrician will also:
Assist Sales teams and personnel with quoting electrical components of jobs
Oversee training of less experienced Electricians
Fulfill QTP responsibilities in (training provided if required)
Assist in the scheduling of resources and personnel
Eligibility
Hold a current electrical licence (Electrical Fitter / Mechanic)
Have a background in industrial electrical - ideally experience with process electrical and VSD control systems.
Be able to read and interpret electrical drawings
Hold a current manual Drivers Licence
Supply own hand tools
Desirable Experience - but not essential
Electrical experience with pumps and basic understanding of fluid dynamics
Work at Heights, Confined Space
Qualified Technical Person (QTP) competency
All applications will be handled confidentially.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Applications reviewed as received.
Immediate start available for suitable candidates.
Candidates must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
No recruitment agency applicants accepted.
Any recruitment agency submitted applicant or candidate will be considered as unsolicited and will not create any contractual relationship between the agency and Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment and therefore no recruitment fee will be payable.

📌 Electrician / Senior Electrician (Queensland)
🏢 Dowdens Group
📍 Queensland