Shift Electrician

James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions. As a local manufacturer, trusted innovator and industry leader James Hardie empowers homeowners and trade professionals to achieve dream modern homes with premium quality solutions that deliver endless design possibilities, trusted protection, and long-lasting beauty.

With a diverse workforce across Asia Pacific, our company culture is built on providing a foundation of “Zero Harm” and creating a positive impact in communities. We have a relentless focus on achievement, learning and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

James Hardie is on the hunt for a Shift Electrician who will be part of the team of tradesmen providing maintenance support to the Manufacturing plant.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role will be responsible for executing electrical maintenance and breakdown support to ensure that the electrical systems function at a level that supports the operational team’s requirements for safe, reliable factory processing equipment.

Shift: Rotating roster, 4 on 4 off (2 days/2 nights) 12 hour shifts

What You’ll Do

Completing maintenance jobs to the satisfaction of internal customers including but not limited to:Making or marking up drawings of electrical circuitsRemoving or installing pieces of equipmentPerforming online preventative maintenance inspections of machineryFault finding and diagnosing break downs on machineryReplacing sensors, limit switches, checking/changing PLC code, checking drive parametersChanging out any electrical components including items such as motors, cables, plugs, switches, sensors, lights, etcCarrying out minor tasks outside of scope of role, such as assisting fitter or operators as required – this goes for any support personResetting overloads on equipment and investigating the cause of repeat overloadsReplacing electrical circuitry (e.g. wiring, contactors, fuses, relays, etc.) as required inside electrical panelsCompleting safety forms such as JSA or CTWRe-designing electrical circuits to make them more effective – must be approved by EngineerAssisting with identifying and implementing plant performance improvement opportunitiesEnsure that James Hardie’s operations are in line with Work Health and Safety RequirementsComplying with any reasonable request related to health and safety including attending health and safety related training, participating in health and safety initiatives / activities and ensuring that either your acts or omissions do not place any person at risk What you’ll bring

Electrical Trade Certificate or higher qualificationMinimum of 5 years’ experience in a heavy process manufacturing environmentExperience with industrial control systems such as PLC’s, specifically for diagnostic problem solving.Servo drive (SEW) and DC motor experience – trouble shooting and program changing.Aptitude for hands-on work coupled with fault-finding and strong problem solving skillsCommitment to personal safety through following James Hardie’s safety vision

The following knowledge are highly desirable, but not essential:

Forklift LicenceEWP licenceHigh Voltage trainingSAP Experience

Working @ James Hardie

At James Hardie, Our People Are At The Centre Of Everything We Do. We Provide The Opportunity For People Who Value Clear Vision And a Diverse Culture To Build a Career In One Of The Most Well Recognised Local Manufacturing Brands. Here’s What You Can Expect When You Join Our Smart, Driven And Real Team

Stable growth at a global building products manufacturerBonus scheme for all eligible employeesProduct discountsPaid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer 2 Volunteer days per yearPlenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition programFitness Passport ProgramOnline shopping discountsInternational & domestic development and progression opportunitiesAccess to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie UniversityAnnual business conferences with Award gala dinnersFree annual health checksEmployee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family membersHassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)

Proudly providing Australian Made fibre cement to the market for over 100 years.

It’s Possible™ with James Hardie