Job Description
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Kogan People Solutions are working with a food manufacturing and distribution company specialising in authentic South Asian and international food products as they search to recruit a skilled experienced Electrical Engineering Technician.
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The company serves as both a production plant and a wholesale distributor for supermarket chains, Indian grocery stores, and food service providers across Australia.
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This role is responsible for the maintenance, testing, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement of high-voltage industrial electrical systems, automated production lines, motor controls, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) environments..
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Employment Type:
Full-time, ongoing
Key Responsibilities 1. Plant Maintenance & Electrical Support n
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Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on high-power electric motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), heating elements, and industrial boilers across ghee, flour, and spice production lines.
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Inspect, test, and repair electrical panels, distribution boards, transformers, relays, switches, and industrial wiring throughout the processing and warehousing facility.
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Monitor electrical loads and thermal performance of control cabinets to prevent system overloads or electrical failures.
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2. Automation, PLCs & Control Systems n
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Read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and technical manuals to diagnose automation faults.
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Troubleshoot PLC inputs/outputs, SCADA interfaces, sensor networks (photoelectric, proximity, temperature, pressure), and automated packaging/weighing machinery.
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Calibrate electronic instrumentation, temperature controllers, load cells,



and flow meters to maintain consistent batch quality and processing accuracy.
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3. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management n
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Ensure all electrical works and machinery modifications comply with Australian Standards (AS/NZS **** Wiring Rules) and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation.
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Conduct regular test-and-tag programs, thermal imaging inspections, and functional safety checks on emergency stops and interlocks.
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Adhere strictly to food safety and hygienic maintenance practices (HACCP) when performing work in food processing zones.
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4. Breakdown Response & Operational Efficiency n
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Provide rapid response to machine breakdowns and electrical faults during production shifts to minimise plant downtime.
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Work closely with mechanical fitters, machine operators, and production managers to systematically identify root causes of operational disruptions.
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Support capital project installations, assisting with the wiring, testing, commissioning, and optimisation of newly acquired machinery.
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Qualifications, Skills & Experience Required: n
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Diploma in a highly relevant discipline, or agreed substitute
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Demonstrated experience in PLC diagnostics and motor control systems.
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Strong working knowledge of industrial sensors, VFDs, pneumatic controls, and relay logic.
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Proficiency in reading complex electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
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At least three years of highly relevant qualified experience in similar industrial environments (i.e. HACCP / GMP regulated clean manufacturing conditions).
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Applicants must possess unrestricted full time Australian working rights to be considered.
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📌 Electrical & Electronics Engineering - Kogan People Solutions - Recruiters (Victoria)
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