Are you a hands‐on electrical leader with a passion for continuous improvement and technical excellence? Our client is seeking a dedicated Senior Electrician to lead our maintenance resources and elevate electrical standards at our Western Sydney site. Successful candidate must be living in Australia with full working rights.
As a Senior Electrician, you will be a key driver of site safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Maintenance Manager, you will lead a team of electricians and work alongside control technicians to service the site's electrical needs, focusing on PLCs, controls, and safety systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Team Leadership: manage electrical maintenance resources and contractors, ensuring compliance with legal and SBA policies.
* Operational Excellence: lead site‐wide improvements in electrical standards, PM systems, and safety innovations.
* Technical Support: provide timely resolution to maintenance problems and support quality improvement initiatives.
* Financial Accountability: assist in managing budgets and completing purchase orders for materials and parts to meet production needs.
* Strategic Participation: act as an engaged member of the Site Leadership Group, contributing to strategy formation and business growth.
* Continuous Improvement: drive productivity using Lean, DMAIC, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies.
What You'll Bring
* Trade qualified: an electrical trade background is essential.
* Industry experience: minimum 5 years in FMCG, pharmaceutical, or relevant manufacturing environments.
* Leadership track record: proven experience leading a team and developing others for succession.
* Technical expertise: strong knowledge of engineering design, maintenance, installation, and statutory requirements.
* Problem‐solving skills: a hands‐on approach to troubleshooting with a demonstrated ability to resolve complex quality and safety issues.
* Communication: exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to present information to various levels of the organization.
* Must have an A Grade Electrical License.
Pre‐Employment medicals will be required.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender, or other protected characteristics.
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