- Ensuring plant, equipment repairs, modifications and monitoring occur within health and safety guidelines;
- Investigating, analysing and determining root causes of Electrical & Instrumentation plant failures;
- Coordinating and communicating with various stakeholders to complete and resolve both planned, unplanned maintenance and small project activities;
- Participating in pre-shut-down work scoping and shut-down facilitation execution;
- Ensuring maintenance budget expenditure is targeted to the right plant and equipment to obtain maximum value; and,
- Executing maintenance activities via SAP.
- Trade Qualification in Electrical is required (A Grade electrical license);
- At least 5 years of relevant experience;
- Experience in a heavy industry/continuous manufacturing environment/chemical plant with exposure to control systems (DCS), Programable Logic Control (PLC), Safety Instrumented Systems, Condition Monitoring, Motor Control, Process & Analytical Instrumentation and Control Valves is preferred;
- Previous experience working in Hazardous Areas is preferred;
- Knowledge of maintenance methods e.g. preventative, predictive, condition monitoring is ideal.
Technician - Electrical - Deer Park, Australia - Orica
Description
About Orica
At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It's an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
We are on the lookout for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join our tight-knit team at our Deer Park Chemical Manufacturing Facility. This is a permanent full-time, days-based position, and will work on our 24/5 batch processing plant. The successful candidate will report to the Superintendent – Maintenance.
The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will be responsible for the ongoing execution of safe and efficient electrical and instrumentation maintenance for the Deer Park Specialty Emulsifier Plant.
If you have a strong maintenance background, a passion for safety and if you are keen to work in a team environment, we want to hear from you
What you will be doing
What you will bring
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.