Job Description
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$110,000 - $150,000 ($56 - $75 /hr) + Super
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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.
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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!
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Role Overview
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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.
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Working alongside other tradespersons on a variety of equipment provides opportunity for growth and gaining experience in all aspects of pumping and water treatment.
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This role does require the ability to work away from home – accommodation and meals provided
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Company maintained service vehicle, mobile phone, uniforms and PPE supplied
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Inductions and work related training competencies provided
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Monthly BBQ's, staff discounts, employee recognition program
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Salary / hourly rate negotiable pending experience, qualifications and responsibilities.
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Electrical works involving but not limited to installing, fault finding, trouble shooting, conducting repairs and maintenance to pumps, irrigators and VSD controllers
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Ensure compliance with procedures, applicable standards and statutory requirements (particularly in reference to voltage drop, current capacity and wiring)
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Assist with onsite electrical works and commissioning
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Control circuit design and modifications
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Fault finding and programming of PLC, HDMI and VSD
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Terminations, splicing and test and tag of electrical equipment
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In addition to the above, the Senior Electrician will also:
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Assist Sales teams and personnel with quoting electrical components of jobs
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Oversee training of less experienced Electricians
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Fulfill QTP responsibilities in (training provided if required)
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Assist in the scheduling of resources and personnel
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Hold a current electrical licence (electrical fitter / mechanic)
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Have a background in industrial electrical – ideally experience with process electrical and VSD control systems.
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Hold a current manual Driver's Licence
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Supply own hand tools
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Desirable Experience – but not essential
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Electrical experience with pumps and basic understanding of fluid dynamics
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Work at Heights, Confined Space
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Qualified Technical Person (QTP) competency
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All applications will be handled confidentially. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Applications reviewed as received. Immediate start available for suitable candidates.
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Candidates must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
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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 (North Mackay)
🏢 Dowdens Group
📍 North Mackay