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Technical Lead - Electrical

Company:
JBS Australia
Location:
Darra, QLD, 4076, Australia
Posted:
June 02, 2025
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Description:

About the Role

Primo Foods have a rare opportunity for a Technical Lead – Electrical to join the team in Wacol, Brisbane. This role has responsibility for a range of electrical maintenance and installation activities associated with the operations of a fast-paced manufacturing facility.

Your responsibilities will include:

Provide electrical system, equipment and reticulation knowledge, support and expertise to the plant and other employees

Monitor and report on electrical equipment downtime

Ensure immediate reaction to breakdowns and urgent work

Monitor and address crew performance

Identify and propose equipment improvement opportunities

Ensure all requested and scheduled electrical tasks are investigated, planned, executed, completed and closed out on time and in budget

Liaise with the Maintenance Leads and Maintenance Planner for the generation and issue of work orders, work plans, technical information, inspection reports and other information relating to work required to be performed on electrical equipment.

Ensure all electrical documentation and schematics are securely retained, updated and maintained as required

Provide information for Engineering Manager reporting

Program and ensure all statutory requirements are met in relation to:

Test and Tagging

RCD testing.

Emergency lights testing.

Switchboard Rescue Equipment checks.

Electrical Testing Equipment testing.

Safety gloves testing.

Plan, schedule and co-ordinate all shutdown electrical tasks in conjunction with Maintenance Planner and other Leads

Communicate with maintenance team members, supervisors and production staff on breakdowns and outstanding work

Provide electrical process control and PLC programming knowledge, support and expertise to the plant

In conjunction with the Engineering Manager, prepare and submit minor capital applications required to improve the electrical assets

Manage allocated projects from implementation to completion

About you:

Advanced electrical qualifications

Post trade qualifications in supervision or management

Experience in the supervision and maintenance in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment

A thorough understanding of maintenance work management practices

Experience gained from a large heavy industrial organisation

Good computer skills

Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate staff

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Why work for Primo?

Reward & Recognition program

Access to novated leasing options

Health insurance and retail discounts

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Interested?

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