Industrial Electrician - Automation & Smart Manufacturing …, Adelaide

Job Overview Orrcon Steel Manufacturing, a leading Australian supplier of steel and aluminium products, is looking for an Industrial Electrician – Automation Smart Manufacturing to join the reliability team based in O'Sullivan Beach. Location & Shift Based in O'Sullivan Beach, this is a permanent, full‑time position working day shift. Responsibilities
- Ensure safety is never compromised by identifying risks and implementing improvements.
- Perform hands‑on electrical and automation maintenance, including fault finding, repairs, wiring, and assembly of plant, automation equipment, and control panels.
- Provide automation coverage across maintenance activities while contributing to capital works, upgrades, and recent equipment installations.
- Support commissioning activities and ongoing optimisation of new and existing equipment.
- Work with integrated automation, safety, and information systems to ensure reliable performance and accurate system reporting.
- Coordinate and oversee external contractors when specialist support or additional resources are required.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, technicians and operations stakeholders to troubleshoot issues, improve reliability and refine automation systems.
- Develop, maintain and follow technical documentation, procedures and isolation plans to support safe and consistent work practices.
- Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, shaping how automation and maintenance systems evolve across the site. Qualifications
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology.
- A‑Grade SA Electrical Licence (mandatory).
- Solid post‑trade experience as an automation‑focused electrician in manufacturing, industrial, mining or heavy‑industry environments.
- Strong end‑to‑end exposure across electrical maintenance, automation systems, fault finding and project work.
- PLC and automation experience, with Siemens exposure highly regarded.
- Hands‑on experience with automated machinery, control systems and industrial plant.
- Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and build strong relationships across the business.
- Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with a genuine interest in learning, improving systems and building long‑term capability.
- Comfort working at heights (including crane maintenance) when required. What We Offer
- Inclusive and supportive environment where safety and wellbeing are prioritised.
- Lifelong learning culture with opportunities to grow alongside specialists.
- Flexibility through our B‑flex work‑life program.
- Chance to contribute to sustainable solutions and help meet a net‑zero goal.
- Opportunity to work on advanced automation and maintenance projects. Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rr3wb