Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Coogee is a proudly Australian and family owned, innovative and highly successful private company established in 1971. We are a diversified chemicals manufacturer specialising in bulk liquid storage with dedicated logistics networks for a range of dangerous and non-dangerous goods. Our expansive operations in Western Australia, Queensland and Victoria provide numerous products throughout Australia.

Company values: Integrity – Accountability – Openness – Innovation – Working Together 

At Coogee we value our people. You can enjoy working in a stable, essential business where the safety of our people always comes first. Our Queensland Chlor Alkali team located at Lytton, Brisbane is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive full-time permanent Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, who reports directly to the Electrical & Instrument Supervisor, providing skills required to complete Electrical & Instrumentation (E & I) tasks on site. Tasks will include electrical trouble shooting, repairs / preventative maintenance on production equipment, and provide electrical & instrumentation expertise as key part of Maintenance Team.

This role would ideally suit a person who has up to 5 years’ experience in a similar role in either Chemical Manufacturing, Oil &Gas or Mineral Processing.

The position:

• Preventative & corrective maintenance on plant E & I equipment.
• Execute E & I preventative maintenance plan.
• Liaise with Maintenance & Engineering personnel.
• Manage E&I contractors.
• Order all E&I spare parts.
• Perform reprogramming, repairs and trouble shooting on PLC Programming equipment.
• Take part in an On-Call Roster on a as needs basis.
• On an ongoing basis ensure that safe work practices are followed by maintenance staff and contractors.

What you will bring to the role:

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has:

• Holder of current Electrical License Qld.
• Holder of UEE31211 - Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control.
• Hazardous Area certificate would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite.
• High Voltage Switching would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite.
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCS) & SCADA Systems experience would be advantageous, but not a pre-requisite.
• Ideally has a minimum 5 years’ experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation maintenance in either Chemical Manufacturing, Oil &Gas or Mineral Processing environment.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary;
• Take part in an On-Call Roster on a as needs basis;
• On the job training and development;
• Company Superannuation including Income Protection;
• Company Paid Parental Leave - 12-weeks paid parental leave;
• Free onsite parking;
• Great employee benefits including: travel and accommodation discounts, medical checks on certain roles, generously stocked break room with Coffee machine and snacks provided; Annual Flu vaccination and skin check programs offered; Monthly company social events, Bi-Annual and Christmas party events;
• Generous individual work station and office space;
• Flexible, friendly and approachable team environment;
• Opportunity to be part of an essential service business with over 50 years of experience.

For the right candidate, this is an exciting opportunity to join a secure, well established and successful business which provides significant career development prospects. 

To submit your application please do so by clicking the “Apply for this job” link and submitting your current resume and cover letter outlining how you meet the above criteria.

Applications close on Wednesday, 19 June 2024.

To apply for this position you must have the legal right to live and work in Australia. 

Coogee is an equal opportunity employer. We support diversity in our workforce and we have fitness for work policies in place at all of our sites.

Drug and Alcohol policies are in place on site. 

For further information on our company, visit www.coogee.com.au