Electrical Control Technician - Prepared Foods at McCain Foods Ltd

Ballarat, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical License, Electrical Trade Certificate, Allen Bradley PLC, SCADA, CAD, CMMS, Troubleshooting, Calibration, Variable Frequency Drives, Servo Drives, OH&S Compliance, Technical Reporting, Lifting Procedures

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Position Title: Electrical Control Technician - Prepared Foods Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Grade: Scale NO GRADE Requisition ID: 39946 In this role as Electrical (Maintenance) Control Technician, you will carry out technical support functions including (but not limited to) the diagnosis and repair of faults on electrical and control equipment. This includes, develop, modify, install and commission electrical control equipment and PLC programs for process improvement and new projects. Key Responsibilities : Maintain and Program Programmable Logic Controls (PLC), SCADA and communication systems. Interpret, modify and draw electrical diagrams using Computer Aided Design (CAD). Oversee the entire electrical system on site ensuring that our systems are compliant with local standards & regulations. Liaise with maintenance and production personnel. Use Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Identify and procure electrical and control equipment. Design and implement plant improvements and modifications. Troubleshoot and repair electronic faults, and systems on plant electrical equipment. Test, install and calibrate transducers and actuators. Install and setup variable frequency and servo drives. Assist in the training of Electricians and Apprentices Write technical reports As part of this role it is expected that you will understand and practise safe company proceedures in line with : OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety) Policy (including Safe Lifting Procedures) Time-Keeping Policy Procedures and Work Instructions Company Hygeiene Mandatory Education and Skill Requirements : Mandatory: A Class Electrical License Electrical Trade Certificate Allen Bradley PLC qualifications and experience Desirable Qualifications: High Voltage Switching. Continuous process manufacturing experience. Electrical/Electronics Diploma/Degree Other Strong commitment to Health and Safety. Excellent problem solving skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Manufacturing Division: ANZ Department: Ballarat Plant Maintenance Location(s): AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat || AU - Australia : New South Wales : Lisarow || AU - Australia : New South Wales : North Sydney || AU - Australia : New South Wales : Sydney || AU - Australia : Other : Reference job description || AU - Australia : Queensland : Brisbane || AU - Australia : Queensland : Morningside || AU - Australia : South Australia : Adelaide || AU - Australia : South Australia : Penola || AU - Australia : Tasmania : Hobart || AU - Australia : Tasmania : Smithton || AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne || AU - Australia : Western Australia : Perth Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.

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Responsibilities

The technician will provide technical support by diagnosing and repairing faults on electrical and control equipment, while also developing, modifying, installing, and commissioning electrical control equipment and PLC programs for process improvements and new projects. Key duties include maintaining PLCs, SCADA systems, interpreting electrical diagrams, ensuring site compliance with local standards, and liaising with maintenance and production personnel.