Shift Electrician

Join the Bundaberg Sugar Team as a Shift Electrician and be part of our Electrical Maintenance Team!

Are you a qualified electrician looking to work with a company that values your skills, offers great benefits, and supports your lifestyle? Bundaberg Sugar is a name with over 130 years of excellence in the Australian sugar industry.

As one of Australia’s largest cane growers, Bundaberg Sugar proudly operates a Sugar Mill, Refinery, and Packaging Plant. We are more than just a company, we are a vital part of the industry and community in Bundaberg, Queensland.

Why Bundaberg Sugar?

At Bundaberg Sugar, we have a rich history, a commitment to excellence and we are dedicated to creating a rewarding career experience for our team members. By joining us, you will have the chance to contribute to the Electrical Maintenance Team of a company that values safety and growth.

About the Role:

As a key team member, rent assistance is available for the right candidate to support with accommodation costs.

The successful applicant 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 pertain 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

What we are looking for:

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the shift role will require the job holder to install, maintain, and diagnose faults/repair electrical systems, including:

• General plant wiring, lighting, and circuitry


• Motor starters and variable speed drives (VSDs)


• Electrical components specific to sugar milling processes

Experience with computerised maintenance systems is a plus, along with the ability to assist with project development for plant improvements.

Qualifications

A Queensland Electrical License endorsed as an Electrical Fitter Mechanic, Electrical Mechanic or equivalent.

Employment Benefits:

The terms and conditions of the Millaquin and Refinery Enterprise Agreement 2023 (EBA) or subsequent agreement will apply.

• 4 weeks of annual leave plus 25% leave loading
• 1 week of travel leave per year
• Long service leave (13 weeks after 10 years of service)
• Hours of work in accordance with a shift 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

Ready to Apply?

If you believe you are the right fit for this role, we encourage you to apply by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Aligned with our company's fundamental values, every candidate will receive communication concerning the status of their application.

We communicate with candidates via email. When you submit your application, you will receive an automated response. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam/junk folder.

At Bundaberg Sugar, every employee is valued, and we are committed to creating an equal employment opportunity workplace.