Boasting a legacy of over 130 years in the sugar industry, Bundaberg Sugar holds a prominent position in the Australian sugar sector. Serving as a grower, miller, refiner, and marketer of sugar and associated products. The company stands as one of Australia's largest cane growers, operating a Sugar Mill, Refinery and Packaging Plant in Bundaberg, Queensland.
Bundaberg Sugar is currently seeking skilled electrical tradespersons. The successful applicants will need to be dynamic, practical people with an assertive and "can do" mindset as they will be required to be active members of the electrical maintenance team.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
As a key team member, rent assistance is available for the right candidate to support with accommodation costs.
The successful applicants will possess the skills necessary to carry out electrical maintenance, capital for a factory/plant to meet maintenance targets, goals and objectives. The successful applicants will be required to:
- Carry out mill plant maintenance and capital works as directed which pertains to skills held. Plant items include wiring, circuitry, mills, turbines, fugals, conveyors, carriers, pumps, fans, gearboxes, motors, vessels.
- Work as part of a maintenance crew to meet the agreed factory production and maintenance targets.
- Work in conjunction with parameters set by established condition monitoring techniques.
- Complete electrical work for projects to enhance the operational availability of plant and equipment.
- Actively participate in and support Company Workplace Health and Safety initiatives
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the roles will require the job holders to install, maintain and diagnose faults /repair electrical equipment including:
- Wiring, circuitry and lighting
- Motor starters, variable speed drives
- General electrical items associated with sugar milling equipment.
Experience in using a computerised maintenance management system would be desirable
Assist with initiating and developing projects to enhance the availability and efficiency of plant and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Successful applicants must hold a Queensland Electrical License endorsed as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic or Electrical Mechanic or the equivalent.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
The terms and conditions of the Millaquin and Refinery Enterprise Agreement 2023 (EBA) or subsequent agreement will apply.
Enjoy favourable leave conditions;
- Annual leave entitlement will be 4 weeks per year plus loading of 25%
- Travel leave entitlement is 1 week per year
- Long service leave is 13 weeks after 10 years of service
Other conditions include;
- Hours of work are in accordance with a roster, ordinary hours of work are an average of 38 per week.
- Rostered days off to allow for the work/life balance
- Other allowances payable as per the EBA
Bundaberg Sugar Ltd upholds a commitment to Equal Opportunity Employment.
Aligned with our company's fundamental values, every candidate will receive communication concerning the status of their application.
If you believe you possess the qualities to shine in this role, we encourage you to apply promptly by submitting your cover letter and resume.