Electrical Coordinator

Electrical Coordinator

 About us
Porta has been supplying timber and panel products for residential and commercial construction for over 100 years.

With deep industry expertise, we understand the critical relationship between timber and panel materials in every project — which is why we’re committed to offering a comprehensive, curated product range from a single, trusted supplier.

We support the home improvement, building, trade, and commercial sectors, delivering quality, consistency, and innovation at every step. We’re passionate about progress and sustainability; and proudly Australian. Our focus is on providing solutions that meet current demands and anticipate future trends — enabling our customers to build into the future with confidence.

That’s how Porta is built for the future.

What's on offer?

Porta Products Oberon has an excellent opportunity for a trade qualified, experienced Electrician to join the team as an Electrical Coordinator at our Oberon facility in rural NSW.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise work of employees / contractors to ensure schedules, safety, quality, efficiency and housekeeping standards are maintained.

• Oversee planned and breakdown maintenance activities in a methodical manner to ensure malfunctions are corrected and planned preventative maintenance is carried out with a high degree of efficiency.

• Review and analyse down time and reactive maintenance reports for opportunities to improve plant availability, reduce unplanned downtime and optimise plant performance.

• Supervise and provide coaching and development to apprentices to ensure they receive appropriate training in their vocational field and are fulfilling the practical assessment requirements of their training.

• At all times ensure adherence to all company policies (including Work Health and Safety, Environmental and Human Resources), safety standards and good housekeeping practice.

• Contributing to and actively participating in the ongoing transition to pro-active maintenance services and accurately registering work data in the maintenance systems.

Skills & Experience 

To be successful in this role, applicants will have:

• Electrical Trade or Engineering qualifications and experience 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role, desirable.

• Experience within a continuous production process

• Demonstrated experience in relation to downtime reduction strategy development and implementation

• A desire and ability to learn

• Sound knowledge of PLC systems and technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to schedule work, manage contractors and maintaining timelines for electrical shuts and projects.

• A desire to strive for continuous improvement and goal oriented 

• Initiative and self motivation to maintain high standards in safety, quality and customer service

• A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to safety principles

About You

Need to be a driven and energetic Electrical Coordinator with the following skills:

• Hungry and positive outlook - someone who is looking to take the next step in your electrical career. 

• Results driven

• Strong computer skills

• Effective people and communication skills.

• Excellent planning & organisational skills

General Requirements

By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur:

• Pre-employment medical examination which includes functional, audiometric, drug and alcohol testing.

• Australian citizenship/permanent residency and/or working rights in Australia

To apply

If you are interested in joining our expanding organisation, please send us your application.  Please provide your CV and a brief introductory letter outlining: 

• Your alignment to working for Porta Products.

• Your qualifications and experience aligned to our position requirements.

• Your reason for applying for this role.

Porta Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer.