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Annual Salary between $118,532 to $147,974 plus superannuation and income protection

Become part of a team responsible for the maintenance of GeelongPort’s fixed and mobile bulk material handling equipment and site wide electrical infrastructure.

Maintenance Electrician

About Us

At GeelongPort our success depends on us taking shared ownership. We support each other by sharing resources and navigating challenges, taking responsibility to build a culture of teamwork where everyone can feel they belong.

With over 150 years of maritime history and experience behind us, GeelongPort is a critical enabler for the Victorian economy supporting more than 1,800 jobs and contributing to the economic and social fabric of the Geelong region.

As Victoria’s premier bulk port, GeelongPort manages 12 million tonnes of cargo and $7 billion of trade annually with over 600 vessel visits per year. Shipping activity is linked to a range of critical trades supporting the agriculture, construction, energy, and tourism sectors in the region.

Based at Corio Quay in North Geelong, we value partnering with our customers and community to deliver a safe and sustainable port that drives growth and prosperity for Geelong and the regions we connect to.

GeelongPort provides employees with essential support through all stages of life, by offering:

• 16 weeks paid primary, and 4 weeks paid secondary parental leave.
• Multiple initiatives in place to promote career development and further your career opportunities.

GeelongPort is proudly a WORK180 endorsed Employer for all women.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Manager you will be responsible for the provision of electrical maintenance for all fixed and mobile equipment within GeelongPort in line with safety, environment and quality procedures. GeelongPort is a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation. This role is required to support these hours and employees are rostered, and the shifts are rotating.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Provide operational shift coverage as required – 24 hours ,7 days a week requirement – ensuring the availability, reliability and capability of GeelongPort assets.
• Provision of electrical maintenance to GeelongPort standards in accordance with all policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor, follow up and address issues associated with planned and unplanned maintenance tasks.
• Bring a continuous improvement approach to equipment, plant and systems.
• Communicate with management in relation to equipment and maintenance issues.
• Maintenance records updated for all maintenance work.
• Maintenance work is carried out in accordance with safety, environment and quality procedures.
• Adhering to company all HSE’s policies and procedures at all times.
• Participate in the development of Risk Assessments, SWM’s and JSA’s
• Provide operational or technical assistance to other departments where required.

This role will offer you exposure to all aspects of GeelongPort’s operations. GeelongPort will allow you to diversify your experience, with exposure to the maritime industry.

About your experience

You will have excellent communication skills, be a trade qualified electrician and with a sound commitment to Health, Safety and the Environment. You will able to work a 24/7 rotating roster, have a can-do attitude, with strong problem-solving skills. Confident to work autonomously or in a group.

Other essential skills for the role include:

• Experience with bulk material handling equipment and systems
• Familiar with PLC (Siemens), VSD, SCADA and associated systems.
• Undertake maintenance in accordance with technical specifications and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand technical data and drawings.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Effective communication skills both oral and written.
• A positive “can – do” and enthusiastic approach to your job
• Valid driver’s License (heavy rigid preferred)
• HV switching competency
• Forklift
• Elevated Work Platform/Safe work at heights
• First Aid /CPR/LV Rescue

If you don't match the experience above 100%, or are unsure if this is right for you, that’s ok! We would still love for you to apply.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that represents the diverse society in which we live and work. We recognise the increasing importance of flexible work arrangements and family friendly work practices to enable and maintain a diverse, adaptive, and high performing workforce.

GeelongPort is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

Closing Date

Applications close on 14 October 2024.

Next Steps

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