Workshop Electrician
Location: Mackay, QLD
Company: NEPEAN Power
About Us:
NEPEAN Power is a proudly Australian, privately-owned manufacturer creating top-notch electrical industrial equipment. Our gear powers mining, construction, and industrial projects both here and overseas—and we do it with precision, passion, and a sprinkle of Aussie ingenuity!
The Role:
Are you an Electrician who loves a challenge, a buzzing workshop, and projects that keep you on your toes? Do you have experience with heavy industry, modular buildings, or MCC panels? If so, we want YOU!
As our Workshop Electrician, you’ll be part of a team that tackles everything from wiring high-tech MCC and PLC panels to troubleshooting equipment, keeping our workshop running like a well-oiled machine, and helping bring exciting projects to life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Wire, assemble, and test MCC and PLC control panels
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, motors, drives, and workshop machinery
- Conduct electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting on production and workshop equipment
- Perform Low Voltage industrial installations (415/690/1050V) and high voltage installation/terminations (11/22/33kV)
- Industrial equipment electrical fit-out – control and power
- Hazardous area installations
- Switchboard modifications and repairs
- HV cable joining/testing, including paper lead
- LV/HV routine testing, earth grid testing/repairs, protection system testing, high voltage statutory testing, CT/VT testing, transformer testing, and high energy circuit breaker testing (ACB/MCCB)
- Switchboard audits/inspections, power system audits/analysis, circuit breaker maintenance & testing
- Coordination and development of HV switching programs and thermographic imaging
- Assist in commissioning new equipment and testing components
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant workshop environment
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve reliability
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Perform Rescue from a Live LV Panel and CPR Skill Set
- EEHA Competencies (Coal Mining) as part of Certificate IV in Hazardous Areas – Electrical
- Work Safely at Heights
- White Card
- AS3000:2007 Wiring Rules
- Craft Certificate Electrical (Electrician)
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive Enterprise Agreement (we value your skills!)
- Modern, safe, and fully equipped workshop
- Friendly, supportive, and fun team environment
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and take ownership of projects
Our Culture:
At NEPEAN Power, we’re skilled—but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We value strong decision-making, building great relationships, entrepreneurship, and getting things done. You’ll have the freedom to take charge, show initiative, and really make a difference.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like your kind of place, send us your resume and a cover letter telling us why you’re the perfect fit. Permanent position, Aussie work rights required.
Join us in Mackay and let’s make sparks fly—literally!
📌 Electrician
🏢 Nepean (AU)
📍 Mackay