Electrician / Senior Electrician

Dowdens Pumping and Water Treatment have been at the forefront of providing quality solutions, products and services in the water treatment and pumping industries for over 50 years. 

We are seeking qualified Electricians and Senior Electricians to provide services to a wide range of industries and clients from agricultural to mining and domestic sectors - no day is the same!

Role Overview

Based from our head office in Mackay, our electricians have the opportunity to work infield - locally and throughout the surrounding regions, predominately on jobs and projects from the agricultural, mining and water treatment markets.

Working alongside other tradespersons on a variety of equipment provides opportunity for growth and gaining experience in all aspects of pumping and water treatment.

• This role does require the ability to work away from home - accommodation and meals provided

• Company maintained service vehicle, mobile phone, uniforms and PPE supplied

• Inductions and work related training competencies provided

• Paid weekly

• Monthly BBQ's, staff discounts, employee recognition program

• Salary / hourly rate negotiable pending experience, qualifications and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities - Electrician

• Electrical works involving but not limited to installing, fault finding, trouble shooting, conducting repairs and maintenance to pumps, irrigators and VSD controllers

• Ensure compliance with procedures, applicable standards and statutory requirements (particularly in reference to voltage drop, current capacity and wiring)

• Assist with onsite electrical works and commissioning

• Control circuit design and modifications

• Fault finding and programming of PLC, HDMI and VSD

• Terminations, splicing and test and tag of electrical equipment

Key Responsibilities - Senior Electrician

In addition to the above, the Senior Electrician will also:

• Assist Sales teams and personnel with quoting electrical components of jobs

• Oversee training of less experienced Electricians

• Fulfill QTP responsibilities in (training provided if required)

• Assist in the scheduling of resources and personnel

Eligibility

• Hold a current electrical licence (Electrical Fitter / Mechanic)

• Have a background in industrial electrical - ideally experience with process electrical and VSD control systems. 

• Be able to read and interpret electrical drawings 

• Hold a current manual Drivers Licence

• Supply own hand tools

Desirable Experience - but not essential

• Electrical experience with pumps and basic understanding of fluid dynamics

• Work at Heights, Confined Space

• Qualified Technical Person (QTP) competency

All applications will be handled confidentially. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Applications reviewed as received. Immediate start available for suitable candidates.

Candidates must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

No recruitment agency applicants accepted. Any recruitment agency submitted applicant or candidate will be considered as unsolicited and will not create any contractual relationship between the agency and Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment and therefore no recruitment fee will be payable.