Sugar Terminals Limited (STL) owns and operates six bulk commodity terminals along the Queensland coast, from Cairns to Bundaberg, playing a vital role in getting the majority of Australia's raw sugar to global markets. Our terminals provide large-scale storage and handling capacity for raw sugar and other bulk commodities, supporting growers, millers and exporters across regional Queensland.

We’re looking for a licensed Electrical Fitter Mechanic to join our team at the Lucinda Bulk Sugar Terminal, providing electrical installation, fault-finding and maintenance expertise across our bulk handling and associated facilities — keeping our operations safe, reliable and efficient.

About the role

Reporting to the Terminal Supervisor, you'll be a hands-on trade specialist working across our site-based environments, with strong working relationships across Work Management Planning & Scheduling, Administration, Store, Asset Management and Asset Services teams. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor apprentices and help build technical capability within the team.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing electrical installation, fault-finding and maintenance expertise across bulk handling equipment and facilities

- Inspecting, testing, reporting and maintaining electrical installations in line with statutory requirements and the site maintenance plan

- Assisting with planning and scheduling of maintenance work

- Supporting shipping activities, including regular and irregular shiftwork

- Providing broader operational assistance,



including operation of mobile and stationary equipment as required

- Mentoring apprentices and supporting safe application of technical training

- Complying with electrical control systems procedures to uphold product integrity, quality control, weighing and sampling standards

- Working within computer-based maintenance systems (CMMS), including work management via iPad technology

What you'll bring

- At least 3 years' experience in a bulk materials or related industrial environment

- Demonstrated experience developing, installing and maintaining electrical equipment and software in an industrial workplace

- A current Queensland Electrical Fitter Mechanic Licence

- Working knowledge of the Queensland Electricity Act 2002

- A current "C" Class Queensland Driver's Licence

- Solid computer literacy, including familiarity with Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

- A solid understanding of workplace safety principles

- Proven ability to work well as part of a team, with effective written and verbal communication skills

The following will make your application stand out:

- A Queensland Electrical Contractor's Licence

- Open Cabler Registration (formerly Austel Licence)

- Knowledge of PLC systems,



with hands-on experience in Concept and Citect programming and fault-finding

- Certification to operate mobile equipment such as front-end loaders, EWPs and forklifts

- Working knowledge of AutoCAD

- Current Senior First Aid & CPR accreditation

- Experience with high voltage switching, variable frequency drives, and wound rotor electric motors up to 250kW

- Previous experience maintaining bulk materials handling facilities

About you

You're a safety-first, hands-on tradesperson who takes genuine pride in essential infrastructure work. You bring attention to detail, initiative and a collaborative mindset, and you're motivated to contribute to a coordinated, high-performing team. You believe, as we do, that "Safety Starts with Us."

Why join STL?

You'll play a direct role in supporting regional Queensland communities and the broader sugar industry, working on nationally significant infrastructure with a business investing in its people and its operating model for the future. You'll gain exposure to varied and technically interesting work across bulk handling operations, with genuine opportunities to develop your skills and mentor the next generation of trades apprentices.

Ready to bring your electrical trade expertise to a business that keeps Australian sugar moving to the world? Apply now.

Sugar Terminals Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and to the principles of employment equity and ethical conduct.

📌 Electrical Fitter Mechanic (Lucinda)
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