Electrical Engineering Technician
Entity Name: Louis Dreyfus Company Australia Pty Ltd
Salary Range ($80,000 - $90,000) based on skills and experience
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, leveraging our global reach and extensive asset network to deliver for our customers around the world safely, responsibly, and reliably. Our diversified activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines. Our portfolio has grown to include oilseeds, grains, rice, global markets, finance, coffee, cotton, sugar, juice and dairy.
We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 81 million tonnes of products. Structured as a matrix organisation of 6geographical regions and 10 platforms, LDC is active in over 100 countries and employs some 18,000 people globally.
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards and diversity is part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. LDC encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company, we are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Technician on a permanent full-time basis based at our cotton processing facility in, Moomin. The Electrical Engineering Technician is responsible for the day-to-day electrical and mechanical engineering operations, repairs, safety, compliance, management of cotton ginning production machinery and equipment. This critical position ensures the completion of maintenance tasks to achieve bale output targets to the highest standard of quality and safety.
Your duties as an Electrical Engineering Technician will include:
· Monitor and ensure safe and efficient electrical engineering operations at all times;
· Undertake electrical engineering maintenance and repairs and safety;
· Identify faults and utilise trouble shooting skills to identify and implement solutions;
· Installing, testing, calibrating, modifying, and repairing electrical equipment and installations;
· Conduct tests of electrical systems related to production machinery and systems;
· Ensure maintenance schedule is followed;
· Reporting of production turnout;
· Effective production shift operations to support efficient bale output, reporting downtime, coordination of staff and safety compliance checks;
· Assisting electrical engineer as and when required;
· Complete all mandatory training as required;
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate has previous experience in a similar role and is equipped with a trade background or proven skills in electrical applications. You'll have a mature and proactive approach to your duties and be able to work well with all members of the team. With excellent people management and problem-solving skills, it is important you can prove the following:
· Mechanical or electrical trade certification or five or more years relevant experience;
· Demonstrated experience in maintenance/production environments;
· Team player attitude with high attention to detail;
· Ability to commit to residing in the regional Australia;
· Willingness and ability to pass a Pre-employment Medical and Drug + Alcohol testing.
A reliable work ethic, good communication skills with a safety-first attitude are essential to succeeding in this role. A diverse role with highly supportive and inclusive management culture and professional development and incentives are on offer to the successful candidate. You must have a desire to live in one of our amazing rural communities with all the amenities, accommodation, meals and utilities supplied.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person