Electrician at Aliaxis

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical System Installation, Electrical System Maintenance, Testing, Diagnosing Issues, Electrical Codes Compliance, Preventative Maintenance, PLC Systems, Root Cause Analysis, Spare Parts Management, Electrical Drawing Updates, Closed-Loop Control Systems, PID Control, Analytical Skills, Health And Safety Rules

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

About Us As an integral part of Aliaxis – a global brand, we supply the New Zealand and Pacific markets with high quality plastic pipes and fittings and building materials. We are proud to deliver renowned brands Marley, RX Plastics and Dynex to the New Zealand market. We are committed to creating sustainable, innovative solutions for water and energy, providing advanced plastic piping systems across the world. We lead the industry by anticipating our custome work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero" rs’ evolving needs, staying agile and responsive to deliver tailored solutions. Our diverse product portfolio across Building, Infrastructure, Industrial and Agriculture is designed to fit specific market needs and regulatory requirements, with a focus on durability, ease of installation, and value. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviours that we stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast We Care for the environment, our customers and each other We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions About the role Responsible for installing, maintaining, and enhancing electrical systems and components such as fuses, lights, and wiring. Duties include inspecting, testing, and diagnosing issues while ensuring all work complies with electrical codes, blueprints, and industry standards. This is an alternating shift role with day shift one week and afternoon shift the following week (dayshift: 7am - 3pm and afternoon shift: 2pm - 10 pm). What will you do? Create, maintain, and improve a preventative maintenance program to keep machines running efficiently and reduce downtime. Quickly respond to electrical breakdowns, find the root cause of the issue, and suggest ways to prevent it from happening again. Work with the Electrical Team Leader to ensure important spare parts are always available for key equipment. Back up all PLC programs, keep electrical drawings updated, and arrange additional support for maintenance when needed. Regularly review equipment performance with the Electrical Team Leader, adjust strategies as needed, and work with the team to solve problems and improve reliability. About you Electrical Trade Certificate plus Advanced Trade Certificate A&B (required) and Advanced Trade Electrical C&D/NZCE Electrical or equivalent (preferred). Current Practising Licence is essential At least 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience (required), with proven knowledge of electrical equipment maintenance and closed-loop control systems (particularly PID) Proficiency in PLC systems (Omron/Siemens preferred) and strong analytical skills Familiarity with Health & Safety rules and regulations would be desirable Why join us? A safe work environment with a strong focus on "Go for Zero" You will enjoy working for a business that is conscious about what we do, how it operates and our impact on the environment Industry leading paid parental leave - 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer and 4 weeks paid secondary carer Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program We celebrate the achievements of our team members with our Employee Recognition Programs and Service Awards Diversity, equity, and inclusion is close to our heart as a global business, you will have the opportunity to join the DEI council At Aliaxis we are driven by our purpose to solve the worlds water challenges and accelerate the change to clean energy – we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions that provide communities around the world with sustainable pipe and fittings for building, infrastructure, industrial, and agricultural applications. We work in a dynamic, down-to-earth industry where you can bring your authentic self to work every day knowing that our teams embrace diversity, equality and inclusion. We truly live our values – We Care, We Dare, We Deliver. Aliaxis APAC employs over 1,300 employees across prominent local brands including Vinidex, Philmac, Marley, Dynex, and RXP. We are committed to sustainability and providing safe working environments in our operations across Australia and New Zealand. We care about how we operate and our impact on the environment. We have adopted an industry-leading sustainability position and made significant investments to expand our recycling capabilities. As part of a global business operating in over 40 countries, we’re able to leverage the expertise of over 14,000 employees globally to deliver the best outcomes for the customers we serve and our valued employees. The family values of Aliaxis founders almost 120 years ago still resonate with the APAC team as we continue to meet the rapidly evolving needs of our customers. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who welcomes candidates and employees from all backgrounds. We are committed to building and investing in a culture of belonging, where all our employees feel empowered, can be their true selves and are able to bring their best ideas forward and contribute to the company’s “Growth with Purpose” strategy. For us, equity and belonging starts at the application step: whether it's offering flexibility in scheduling interviews, or ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment, we strive to remove barriers and create equal opportunities for all applicants. Should you have specific needs, please do not hesitate to let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for installing, maintaining, and enhancing electrical systems, including inspecting, testing, and diagnosing issues while ensuring compliance with all electrical codes and standards. Key duties involve creating and improving preventative maintenance programs, quickly responding to electrical breakdowns, backing up PLC programs, and updating electrical drawings.