Electrical Crane Technician – Overhead Cranes & Hoists

SLA Cranes | Protected Lifting Australia

Location: Kewdale, Perth WA
Employment: Full-time | Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications

About Us

SLA Cranes is an established, ISO 9001-certified crane inspection, maintenance and engineering business based in Kewdale, Western Australia.

We specialise in overhead cranes, hoists and lifting equipment, servicing clients across manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, industrial and offshore sectors.

As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Crane Technician to join our team.

About the Role

This is a hands-on technical position involving inspection, maintenance, fault-finding, repairs and upgrades to overhead cranes and hoisting equipment.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance of overhead cranes and hoists.

- Electrical and mechanical fault-finding and breakdown repairs.

- Diagnosis and repair of motors, brakes, contactors, limit switches, control systems and variable speed drives.

- Hoist repairs, component replacements and crane upgrades.

- Installation and commissioning of crane and hoist equipment within your licensed scope.

- Repairs and rectifications arising from major inspections.

- Completing accurate service reports and maintenance documentation.

- Working safely and independently at customer sites.

The position is primarily Perth-based, with opportunities for regional WA, mine-site and occasional interstate work.

About You

We are looking for someone with practical experience maintaining and repairing industrial cranes and lifting equipment.

Essential Requirements

- Demonstrated experience servicing,



maintaining or repairing overhead cranes, hoists or similar industrial lifting equipment.

- A current WA electrical worker's licence or a WA restricted electrical licence with an appropriate scope for the duties required.

- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

- Sound mechanical aptitude and experience.

- Current Australian driver's licence.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Good communication and service reporting skills.

Highly Regarded

- Experience with Konecranes, Demag, Stahl, ABUS, Eilbeck or similar crane equipment.

- Experience with PLCs, VSDs and industrial control systems.

- Electrical and mechanical commissioning experience.

- High Risk Work Licence – EWP.

- Working at Heights certification.

- Mine-site or offshore experience.

- Knowledge of Australian crane standards, including AS 1418 and AS 2550.

What We Offer

- Competitive remuneration reflecting your skills and experience.

- Permanent, full-time employment with an established and growing business.

- A fully equipped workshop and specialist technical support.

- A variety of equipment, customers and technical challenges.

- Opportunities for additional training and professional development.

- Regional and mine-site work opportunities.

- A supportive team with a practical, hands-on approach.

- Opportunities to develop into senior technical and specialist roles.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced crane technician looking for a long-term opportunity with a specialist lifting equipment business, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume outlining your crane maintenance experience and electrical licensing qualifications.

SLA Cranes – Safe Lifting Australia
www.safelifting.com.au

📌 Electrical Crane Technician (Kewdale)
🏢 Safe Lifting Australia
📍 Kewdale