Electrical Technical Officer
Laminex is a leader in the decorative surfaces industry; they manufacture and procure a broad range of products for commercial and residential use such as laminate, engineered stone and veneers.
We pride ourselves on quality and design. We believe good design enables better living, and we want that for all Australians.
A vacancy exists at our large modern plant located near Gympie (Cooloola / Sunshine Coast) for a qualified Electrical Technical Officer to join us.
Your Responsibilities:
* Maintain the integrity of the Plant manufacturing control systems and networks
* Install electrical equipment for plant modifications / projects
* Conduct high level fault finding, repair and carry out maintenance on complex electrical systems comprising of Citect SCADA systems, Allen Bradley PLCs and Variable Speed drives
* Optimise existing Plant machinery and processes to consistently provide maximum output
* Provide hands on support for planning and specifying control systems for all on-site capital works
* Provide hands on project supervision
* Recommend and implement control system modifications to improve productivity and safety
Your Skills and Experience:
* Electrical trade qualification - further qualifications in instrumentation would be highly desirable
* Demonstrated expertise in PLC/SCADA/DCS systems (e.g. Allen Bradley, Rockwell), fault-finding and automation upgrades
* Skilled in AC drives, with exposure to process instrumentation, hydraulics and pneumatics (advantageous)
* Experience supporting manufacturing automation, preventative maintenance and site projects
* Ability to work autonomously, as well as part of a team
* A high standard of safety awareness and focus
* Ability to proactively support all continuous improvement programs
* An exposure to a Computerised Management System (CMMS) would be advantageous
What's On Offer:
* 26 weeks of full-pay parental leave (or 52 weeks at half pay), with flexible return-to-work options
* Career development opportunities in a supportive and forward-thinking environment
* A strong focus on safety, well-being, and continuous improvement
* Extensive discounts on all products