The Opportunity
James Hardie is on the hunt for a Shift Electrician who will be part of the team of tradesmen providing maintenance support to the Manufacturing plant.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role will be responsible for executing electrical maintenance and breakdown support to ensure that the electrical systems function at a level that supports the operational team's requirements for safe, reliable factory processing equipment.
Shift: Rotating roster, 4 on 4 off (2 days/2 nights) 12 hour shifts
What You'll Do
Completing maintenance jobs to the satisfaction of internal customers including but not limited to:
Making or marking up drawings of electrical circuits
Removing or installing pieces of equipment
Performing online preventative maintenance inspections of machinery
Fault finding and diagnosing break downs on machinery
Replacing sensors, limit switches, checking/changing PLC code, checking drive parameters
Changing out any electrical components including items such as motors, cables, plugs, switches, sensors, lights, etc
Carrying out minor tasks outside of scope of role, such as assisting fitter or operators as required – this goes for any support person
Resetting overloads on equipment and investigating the cause of repeat overloads
Replacing electrical circuitry (e.g. wiring, contactors, fuses, relays, etc.) as required inside electrical panels
Completing safety forms such as JSA or CTW
Re-designing electrical circuits to make them more effective – must be approved by Engineer
Assisting with identifying and implementing plant performance improvement opportunities
Ensure that James Hardie's operations are in line with Work Health and Safety Requirements
Complying with any reasonable request related to health and safety including attending health and safety related training, participating in health and safety initiatives / activities and ensuring that either your acts or omissions do not place any person at risk




What You'll Bring
Electrical Trade Certificate or higher qualification
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a heavy process manufacturing environment
Experience with industrial control systems such as PLC's, specifically for diagnostic problem solving.
Servo drive (SEW) and DC motor experience – trouble shooting and program changing.
Aptitude for hands-on work coupled with fault-finding and strong problem solving skills
Commitment to personal safety through following James Hardie's safety vision
The following knowledge are highly desirable, but not essential:
Forklift Licence
EWP licence
High Voltage training
SAP Experience
Working @ James Hardie
Reliable growth at a global building products manufacturer
Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
Product discounts
Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer
2 Volunteer days per year
Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
Fitness Passport Program
Online shopping discounts
International & domestic development and progression opportunities
Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
Annual business conferences with Award gala dinners
Free annual health checks
Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women; you can visit our WORK180 Page @ en-au/for-women/employer/james-hardie-australia-pty-ltd to find out more including a list of all our benefits and policies.
All successful applicants will be required to complete a pre‐employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
As part of our recruitment process, a talent pool will be created for applicants who have been identified and assessed for a range of similar roles across our plants.
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