QUALIFIED ELECTIRCAL TRADESMAN

at  Niagara Sawmilling Company Ltd

Niagara Sawmilling Company Limited is a premier timber processor with over 85 years of experience. We specialise in the production of superior radiata pine and timber products for building applications throughout New Zealand, Australia and beyond. As a local and family-owned company, we take pride in our people and are committed to innovation and sustainability.
We have a rare opportunity for a skilled Electrical Tradesman to join our maintenance team at our Kennington site, just 10 minutes east of Invercargill. This is a full-time, permanent role with a minimum of 40 hours per week and frequent opportunities for overtime, at a trade exclusive overtime rate.

TO BE CONSIDERED, WE REQUIRE CANDIDATE TO HAVE:

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial electrical experience
• EWRB registration as an Electrician
• Familiarity with 3-phase power systems, fault finding, and PLC programming
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach
• Physically fit and able to work in a demanding industrial environment
• Full NZ driver’s license and the right to work in New Zealand
  If you’re an experienced electrician looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Apply online today!
  All offers of employment are contingent on the satisfactory results of a pre-employment medical and drug test.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preventative electrical maintenance and fault-finding
• Responding to and repairing electrical breakdowns in a fast-paced industrial setting
• Installing, maintaining, and servicing PLCs, VSDs, switch gear and motors
• Commissioning new electrical systems
• Collaboration with the wider Maintenance Team, including our Engineers.
• Electrical projects and installations, including switchboards and power supply systems

PLEASE NOTE, RECRUITMENT AGENTS NEED NOT CONTACT US REGARDING THIS ROLE AS WE HAVE AN IN-HOUSE RECRUITMENT TEAM MANAGING THE PROCESS. WE ARE NOT SEEKING EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS AT THIS TIME AND ENCOURAGE ALL APPLICANTS TO APPLY DIRECTLY; REST ASSURED, ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENTIALITY

• Full Time
• Application Closes 28 Sep 2024
• Southland - Invercargill