Job Description

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Located in Beaudesert, Bush's Proteins is one of Australia's largest service rendering plants. Bush's Proteins is a function of the A J Bush & Sons business which is family owned and operated with over 115 years of history in the meat industry. The Head Office is located in Homebush, NSW.

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Bush's Proteins converts animal by-products into valuable commodities such as meat-based protein meals and fats / oils, commonly used as key ingredients in stock feed, pet food, aqua feed and fertiliser.

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We’re seeking an experienced Site Electrical & Automation Supervisor to lead our electrical, automation, and process control functions across a high‑performance industrial manufacturing plant. This is a senior technical leadership role overseeing a team of shift electricians, apprentices, and a process control specialist, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical and automation systems on site.

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If you’re a licensed electrician with robust industrial experience — and you’re ready to step into a role where your technical depth and leadership capability genuinely matter — this is the opportunity for you.

About the Role n

As the Site Electrical & Automation Supervisor, you will be the highest‑level electrical and automation authority on site, responsible for:

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Leading and developing a team of electricians, apprentices, and a process control specialist

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Overseeing electrical maintenance, compliance, and safe work practices

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Providing advanced troubleshooting across PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, drives, and industrial networks

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Managing automation changes, system integrity, backups, and documentation

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Supporting capital projects, upgrades, and reliability improvements

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Ensuring electrical and automation work meets regulatory, safety, and operational standards

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Working closely with production, engineering, and contractors to keep the plant running safely and efficiently

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This role suits someone who enjoys being hands‑on, solving complex technical problems, and building capability within a team.

What You’ll Bring n

Licensed electrician with extensive industrial manufacturing experience

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Strong leadership capability and experience supervising electrical teams

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Advanced knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, instrumentation, drives, and industrial networks

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Ability to guide and mentor apprentices and tradespeople

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Experience leading complex troubleshooting and automation fault‑finding

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Strong communication skills and a commitment to protected work practices

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📌 Site Electrical & Automation Supervisor (Scenic Rim Regional)
🏢 Bush's Proteins
📍 Scenic Rim Regional