Our client is an established multidisciplined contractor delivering industrial construction, capital works and maintenance across Northern Australia.

With branches in Cairns, Townsville and Mount Isa, they deliver electrical and instrumentation projects across a range of industries.

Following the award of several new projects, they are expanding their Cairns-based project team and seeking experienced Industrial Electricians.

The Role

This is an opportunity to take a hands-on role in delivering electrical projects across North Queensland, including a major industrial project approximately two hours from Cairns.

Working within the construction team, you’ll carry out electrical installation, testing and commissioning, helping deliver projects safely, to a high standard and in line with project milestones.

The role will involve a combination of local projects and away work. It would suit an electrician who enjoys construction, working with a team and seeing a project through to completion.

Key responsibilities

- Install electrical equipment, cable supports, cabling, switchboards and associated systems in accordance with project drawings and specifications.
- Complete electrical terminations, testing and commissioning.
- Interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and installation requirements.
- Work with supervisors and other trades to meet project milestones and deadlines.
- Identify and communicate site issues, scope changes and material requirements.
- Diagnose and resolve faults during installation and commissioning.




- Complete test records, site documentation and as-built mark-ups accurately.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance with Australian Standards and project requirements.

On Offer

- Attractive hourly rates + super + penalties, with higher rates available for experienced electricians who bring robust industrial project skills and relevant specialist qualifications.
- $2,500 sign-on bonus ($1,000 in first week, $1,500 after 6 months)
- Meter calibration
- Opportunities for overtime and away work
- A pipeline of newly secured industrial projects.
- Opportunities to progress into Leading Hand and supervisory roles.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- Current Unrestricted Electrical Licence
- White Card (construction site card)
- LVR & CPR Qualification
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
- A practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively within a project team
- Previous experience in industrial electrical installation and project work.
- Basic computer skills in Word and Outlook
- Australian Permanent Residency
- Leading Hand experience
- Working at Heights certification
- High-Risk Licence - EWP
- Electrical testing and commissioning experience
- Hazardous Area Installation experience and qualifications

P.S. Initial contact will be via the EMAIL address you supplied during your application, be sure to check your inbox and spam periodically.

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📌 Industrial Electrician (Cairns North)
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