Oakey Beef Exports is one of Australia’s largest and most advanced processing plants, offering a unique chance to work locally with the resources of an industry leader! Diversify your experience with a range of class-leading equipment, machinery and robotics.

You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of Electricians and work closely with other Maintenance tradespersons including fitters, boilermakers and trade assistants. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, your role will be to:

- Service, maintain and repair electrical systems across a diverse range of equipment;
- Maintain and troubleshoot PLCs, robotics and automated systems;
- Respond and rectify electrical faults and breakdowns across the plant;
- Follow Lock Out Tag Out procedures, holding safety as the highest priority;
- Support plant shutdowns, installations, upgrades and capital projects; and
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operations and reduce downtime.

This position will work a rotating roster, provided approximately 10 weeks in advance. Shift start times will vary between 3:00am and 10:00pm.

This position is open to applications from both qualified Electricians as well as current 3rd or 4th apprentices. As such, you will hold or will be working toward a minimum of Certificate III in Electrotechnology.



To be successful, you will:

- Be eager to listen and learn, getting hands-on with a diverse range of technologies;
- Have exposure to manufacturing, production or industrial environments; and
- Remain calm under pressure, working alongside a busy production setting;
- High attention to safety, with knowledge of WHS practices and procedures.

While not essential, the following will be highly regarded:

- Strong experience in industrial electrical maintenance, ideally in food or manufacturing;
- Proficiency with PLCs (Allen Bradley/Schneider), VSDs, and reading electrical drawings; and
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and automation/instrumentation.

As a local leader, we are proud to provide secure, full-time employment in our hometown of Oakey. You’ll be joining a highly skilled team of Electrician’s and enjoy the support of a leading organisation and class-leading equipment. You will enjoy:

- Secure, full-time employment working locally in Oakey;
- Diverse experiences and development with leading facilities;
- Opportunities for continued training, such as a Cert IV in Electrical Instrumentation;
- Optional over-time, EAP services and staff discounts.

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