Maintenance Electrician – PLCs, Drives & Electrical Systems …, Lara

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. What's on offer? We are looking for a qualified, multi-skilled Maintenance Electrician to join Ridley AgriProducts at our Lara site. If you have hands-on maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and make a significant impact on our Maintenance Department. We provide comprehensive training to equip you with all the skills needed for this challenging role. Ridley is an Equal Chance Employer and offers a competitive package with a range of employee benefits. The Role HS&E;
- Adhering toclear HSE requirements in line withRidleypolicy, standards andprocedures.
- Adhere to all Site Safety Procedures whilst undertaking maintenance tasks and all site safety documentation is completed as required
- All electrical workscomply withAustralian New Zealand Wiring Rules (AS/NZS 3000)& “RIDLEY Lara Site Electrical Standards”
- Ensures regulatory compliance of installed equipment and systems and maintenance activities are maintained relevant to theirdiscipline.
- Supports team safety performance
- Be familiar withrequirements forSafety Managementsystems(principally Safety Critical and integrity) and (as applicable) are in place and applied as per the Ridley SMS requirements.
- Participate in Safe Work Reviews, HAZOP’s, Risk assessments asnecessary.
- Provide input into incident investigations and complete assigned action items with appropriate priority (as required);
- Support resolution of Electrical related Risk Managementitems.
- Participate in Safety conversation and audits to drive continuous improvement of site safety. Demonstrate visible HS&E; leadership.
- Supports relevant Management of Change processes for the Maintenance Team.
- Plant Hygiene – sanitation and cleaning of plant and machinery in accordance with policy and procedures to ensure that the required standard of cleanliness and overall hygiene isalways maintained PEOPLE & PROCEDURES
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with tradespeople,contractorsshift operators, shift supervisors, engineers and plantmanagement.
- Support development and use ofup-to-dateprocedures essential for safe operationandmaintenance of equipment&facilities; are in place and available to personnel. This includes data library and technical information as relevant to accompany documentation revisions (writing, reviewing, modifying);
- Ensuring thatperformanceand safetystandards for inspection and maintenance areadhered tofor own work and any contractors working under their direction(relevant to discipline);
- Participate inbusiness improvementculture change programs.
- In line with the EnterpriseAgreement,the role will be expected towork overtime as requested to ensure plant operation continuesandattend Call Backs as required – the ability and preparedness to workovertime orCall Backs is an inherent requirement of all Maintenance roles.
- Any other responsibilities and/or authorities as specifically designated by Site Manager or Delegate.
- Some weekend work and over time will be required for call outs to repair breakdowns BUSINESS PLAN & DELIVERY
- Provide input toimprovements and initiatives deemed necessary to adaptRidleymaintenance delivery to meet changes in industry standards or to align with outsidebest practiceand futuredirections;
- Assistwithcontinuousimprovement through identification and reporting of improvement opportunitiesthrough seeking strategies and improvements to reduce equipment downtime and failures and extend on stream times.
- Reporting of non-conformances- any abnormal events relating to product quality, safety and/or plant maintenance must be reported to Supervisors and/or Site Management immediately
- Achieve maintenance and manufacturing objectives by carrying out maintenance and repairs as needed,utilisinga range of diagnostic tools.
- Completeplannedworks as per the site computerized maintenance management systemand as directed by site planning and supervision.
- Identifying and reportingmaintenanceissues in relation to plant,equipment and accessorieswhichincludes makingrecommendations for replacement or improvements on systems and processes
- Completing appropriate documentation and updating records,prepare reports of a technical natureonspecific tasks asrequired
- Conduct preventative maintenance, modification and repairs on all general plant and equipment within the employee’s skills and competence
- Attending break downs as a matter of urgency(as directed and/oraligned with site prioritisation)
- Providing technical guidance and diagnostic advice to staff as part of theworking teamenvironment(relevant to discipline)
- Inventory Management –support identification of requiredsupplies and spare parts, and stocktaking activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. Ensure all inventory items are stored safely and maintained in working orderand issue processes arefollowed. PROJECTS
- Where relevant to maintenance, support design, execution and commissioning of projects forMaintenance and Engineering teams. You will have
- Sound knowledge of OH&S; and Environmental Policies and Legislation.
- Current Drivers and Forklift licence.
- Sound computer skills
- Microsoft Office and AX programs.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Maintenance experience
- Ability to work as an individualandcooperatively as part of a team
- Commitment to continuous improvement – in terms of both skill development and work performance
- 5+years industry experience working with manufacturing and maintenance teams
- Trade Qualification, Indentured Trade Certificate in Electrical Fitting or Electrical Mechanic
- ‘A’ Class Electrical Licence
- Basiccapabilities on instrumentation,Allen Bradley PLC’s & Drives and SCADA.Including at a minimum to read PLC Ladder diagrams and/or PLC Code
- Post Trade Qualifications in Basic Electronics
- Demonstrated experiencein manufacturing/process environment
- Fault finding experience in control (relay logic, PLC digital & analogue)
- Basic VSD setup experience
- Motor testing knowledge
- Basic PLC understanding; wiring and reading programs
- Basic instrumentation understanding; setup and signals How to apply If you meet these qualifications, please click ‘apply for this job’ and submit your resume and cover letter. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire during the interview process, and if selected, will need to undergo a pre-employment medical within 3 months of starting the role. Only fully completed applications will be reviewed. This position is open to candidates with unrestricted work rights. There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done. We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r2bcw