Zerella Fresh is one of Australia’s largest growers and packers of carrots, onions and potatoes, supplying leading Australian supermarkets, independent retailers and international markets.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Maintenance Electrician to join our team at our

Parilla facility in South Australia’s Mallee region on a full-time permanent basis.

If you enjoy fault finding, problem solving and getting hands-on with machinery, this is an opportunity to put your trade skills to work in an environment where your contribution has a direct impact on production.

Reporting to the Lead Electrician, you will be responsible for the electrical maintenance, servicing and reliability of plant and equipment across the site.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertake scheduled servicing, testing and preventative maintenance for all company plant and equipment with electrical components.
• Diagnose faults using electronic testing equipment and perform operational maintenance of electrical equipment, wiring and control systems.
• Examine blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to undertake required electrical maintenance and repair.
• Assist with maintenance and continuous improvement of the equipment.
• Connect electrical systems to power supplies, testing continuity of circuit.
• Position and install electrical switchboards, repairing and replacing faulty wiring and defective parts.
• Install, test and adjust electric and mechanical parts of machinery, selecting, cutting, and connecting wires and cables to terminals and connectors.
• Monitor the condition of electrical components.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of maintenance projects, working in partnership with the maintenance department.
• Ensure equipment is operating at high efficiency during peak season and manage breakdowns.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment in the off-season.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy workshop and other work locations.
• Maintain and service all tools and other workshop equipment.
• Maintain electrical inventory records and procure parts and equipment as required, in accordance with company process and procedure.
• All other requirements as directed to achieve business objectives.

What you’ll bring:

• Relevant Electrical Licence (essential)
• Trade qualification plus a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience OR at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Post trade experience in electrical services on low-voltage systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC operating systems installation and maintenance.
• Experience in motor switchgear, control, and variable speed drives.
• Confidence reading and interpreting circuit drawings and equipment documentation.
• Be able to fault find machines with PLCs, VSDs and electronic controls.
• Mechanically minded with strong problem-solving skills.
• Unrestricted Class C Drivers Licence.
• High Risk Work Licence (essential).
• Cultural adaptability and a willingness to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A willingness to be hands on and participate in a broad range of duties, a strong work ethic is essential.
• Respect for others and pride in team’s performance.
• Commitment to ongoing learning.
• Commitment to delivering team goals and the drive to be successful.

Flexible working hours are required, including the ability to work in line with seasonal production requirements and respond to operational needs.

Apply now by submitting your current resume.

For more information about Zerella Fresh, visit www.zerellafresh.com.au.