Position Title: Electrical Control Technician - Smithton

Position Type:

Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:

45099

We are seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Control Technician to join our Maintenance Team at Smithton.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for providing technical support, diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical and control equipment, and contributing to process improvements and new projects through the development, modification, installation, and commissioning of electrical control systems and PLC programs.

Key Responsibilities

Program and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), SCADA, and communication systems

Oversee site-wide electrical systems, ensuring compliance with local standards and regulations

Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operational efficiency

Utilize Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking and planning maintenance activities

Identify, source, and procure electrical and control equipment as required

Design and implement plant improvements and modifications to enhance productivity

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults in plant electrical and control systems

Test, install, and calibrate transducers and actuators

Install and configure variable frequency and servo drives

Support the training and development of Electricians and Apprentices

Safety and Compliance You are expected to uphold and practice company safety procedures, including:

Adhering to Work Health & Safety (WH&S;) policies,



including safe lifting protocols

Following established procedures and work instructions

Maintaining good manufacturing practices and food safety standards

Mandatory Qualifications and Skills

Current A Class Electrical License

Electrical Trade Certificate

Background in continuous process manufacturing

Desirable Qualifications

Proven experience and/or qualifications in Allen Bradley PLC systems

Proficiency in RSLogix programming

Experience with Beckhoff, Siemens, and Omron systems

About You

Demonstrated commitment to health and safety practices

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Ability to demonstrate leadership and customer focus, with a collaborative approach

Capable of working independently and within a team

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,



religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:

Manufacturing

Location(s):

AU - Australia : Tasmania : Smithton || AU - Australia : Current South Wales : Lisarow || AU - Australia : New South Wales : North Sydney || AU - Australia : New South Wales : Sydney || AU - Australia : Other : Reference job description || AU - Australia : Queensland : Brisbane || AU - Australia : Queensland : Morningside || AU - Australia : South Australia : Adelaide || AU - Australia : South Australia : Penola || AU - Australia : Tasmania : Hobart || AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat || AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne || AU - Australia : Western Australia : Perth

Company:

McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.

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📌 Electrical Control Technician (Smithton)
🏢 McCain Foods
📍 Smithton