Wespine, the leading softwood Timber Processor in Western Australia is currently ramping up production in an exciting new phase for the company and requires an experienced Electrical Team Leader with the right attitude. Wespine is a crucial, renewable focussed business and employer in the Dardanup and South West communities, who operates safely as a team to manufacture pine timber building products for distribution throughout Australia.
Our people are integral to our success, and we believe in investing in our employees through offering career pathways, learning opportunities and a culture based on engagement and support. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
We have an opportunity for an experienced Team Leader to join our Electrical team. Reporting directly to the Electrical Supervisor, the Electrical Team Leader will lead our Electrical trades personnel for planned maintenance and co-ordinate daily activities to minimise downtime and maximise fibre recovery.
This is a full-time permanent position, and you will need to be available for a dayshift, 50 hours per week roster. You will also need to be available for planned maintenance shutdowns as scheduled.
Responsibilities and Duties:
* Mentoring, coaching, and supporting electrical team members to ensure safety, productivity and quality of work, in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 and site procedures.
* Assisting with Electrical Planning & scheduling.
* Providing feedback to the Electrical Supervisor and Maintenance Planners on the progress of work, each shift.
* Taking a hands-on approach by assisting electricians to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
* Identifying hazards and opportunities for improvement by creating safety documentation, work orders and preventative maintenance schedules.
* Reviewing Take 2's and JHA's in the field to ensure your team conducts their work safely and in accordance with statutory and Wespine policies.
* Ensuring the work environment is kept in a clean and tidy state.
* Provide leave coverage for the Electrical Supervisor as and when required.
Current Requirements:
* West Australian Trade qualification (Electrical)
* Current Western Australian Electrical Worker's Licence (unrestricted)
* Experience with PLC's
* Experience in manufacturing, timber processing or similar industrial environment preferred
* Safety first mindset
* Proven leadership and supervisory experience and skills
* Great verbal and written communication skills
* Exceptional computer literacy
* Experience with maintenance management systems (SAP, MEX or similar) preferred
* Low Voltage Rescue & CPR training
* High Voltage Switching Qualification
* High Risk Work licences - Forklift, EWP
* Ideally hold Working at Heights and Confined space licences
* Current West Australian Drivers' Licence
What we Offer:
* Competitive salary package
* Training opportunities
* Employee discount options
* Eligibility for company incentive scheme
* On-site physio
* Weekly pay
* All PPE supplied
This is an opportunity to join a great team, working for a market leader. If you believe you have what it takes to be a success in this role, then apply now.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.