Introduction:
Your new role:
We are recruiting for a trade qualified Electrical Service Technician to join our team based at our major client’s site in the Pilbara region of WA. Working on an 8/6 roster, the successful candidate will preferably reside in Karratha and be eligible to receive subsidized housing zone allowance.
Description:
About us:
Headquartered in Melbourne since 1969, Marand has a presence in Victoria, Western Australia, UK and US. We are well placed to provide support to local and international Customer programs.
From designing to manufacturing complex equipment, tooling and bespoke products for predominately blue-chip client base, including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, BAE Systems, BHP, Rio Tinto and Carbon Revolution, each one of our team members play a key role in propelling our company forward.
A job at Marand is an opportunity to apply your craft on exciting projects, develop new skills, grow your career, celebrate success, and live a balanced life.
Key responsibilities of the role are:
* Represent Marand’s suite of equipment at a customer’s site.
* Provide ongoing service to a variety of machinery and automated equipment.
* Trouble shoot and identify required repairs and/or replacement of parts, whilst also providing technical customer support and training on the proper use of machinery, fixtures, and other mechanical aspects of the equipment.
* Perform diagnosis and repairs in the field as required.
* Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure ongoing optimal functionality of required tools and equipment.
* Assist other trades personnel as required for the purpose of completion of works activities (e.g. commissioning, on-site repair/servicing, fault finding).
* Prepare documentation and reports such as pre and post service reports, SWMS, maintenance schedules, etc.
* Work closely with the customer to build relationships and maintain / improve up time on equipment.
Skills and Experiences:
About You:
Technical Skills essential for you to fill this role:
* Electrical Trade qualification.
* Proficient in the disassembly, assembly, and repair of a variety of machines and components.
* Ability to perform basic testing on all equipment systems.
* Experienced in equipment fault diagnosis and able to use specialised diagnostic tools and test equipment.
* Participate in service training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.
* Strong interest in equipment technology.
* Ability to work effectively with company personnel, customers, whilst promoting excellent customer relationships at all times.
Preferred Personal attributes:
* Minimum 5 years electrical experience.
* Experience within an engineering/ manufacturing environment.
* Experienced in troubleshooting PLC’s and NC controls (Siemens Preferred).
* Understanding of Hydraulics, Pneumatics and CNC Machine Operation.
* Strong PC skills – Microsoft Office suite of products.
* Understanding of engineering drawings.
* Demonstrated mechanical ability.
* Willingness and ability to work outside of business hours.
Some of the reasons you’ll love working at Marand:
* Diverse and exciting career opportunities across Aerospace, Defence, Rail, Mining, Automotive.
* Attractive hourly rates with the ability for overtime.
* Fantastic opportunity to grow and explore your career.
* A great working environment in an iconic Australian Engineering business.
Additional Requirements:
Due to the nature of our work and the requirements of our customers, all applicants may be required to hold Australian citizenship and need to meet ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and/or EAR (Export Administration Regulations) compliance as part of employment eligibility.
Successful applicants may also be required to undergo a current police check, obtain a Commonwealth defence security clearance, and participate in random drug and alcohol screening as part of our commitment to safety and security.
We make employment decisions based on merit, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
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