The Company

Our client, whose head office is based in Invercargill and who employ 100 + staff across the business has 2 key divisions comprising of an Electrical division and a Dairy division. The electrical division services a range of Industrial clients throughout the South Island with the purpose to provide customers with a professional, timely and effective service which by nature some plants require 24/7 back up. Our client is proud to hold a Tertiary level accreditation so upmost care and attention is at the forefront of their minds.

The Job

Reporting to the foreman this role is varied and will involve working on a combination of large and small factories, manufacturing plants and support to the dairy sector. Day to day work can involve;

Inspects, tests and maintains control systems and programmable logic controllers as well as electrical equipment.
Reading & understanding Electrical drawings, controller programs and specifications
Operates a portable computer for breakdown of programmable logic controllers, being familiar with the Windows Environment & the easy soft software program & having experience with the Allan Bradley System is advantageous, along with knowledge of soft starters and variable speed drive starters.
Installs tests & maintains power supply, lighting, signal & communication systems
Tests appliances, control devices, communications, & circuits using appropriate measuring equipment
Assembly and installation of new electrical conduit & wiring in buildings being remodeled or renovated as required.
Ensures all necessary documentation is completed.
Repairs, replaces when required Motors, breakers, (relays or contractors) cables, transformers, generators, circuits & other electrical equipment.
Cleans and checks electrical equipment according to the Preventative Maintenance program
Diagnoses & replaces faulty equipment/ components in control instrumentation.
Must be available on a rotation basis with other team members, to answer electrical service calls outside of normal working hours.

About You

You will be a fully Qualified NZ Electrician who holds a current practicing EWRB license. You will also;

Have a strong work ethic with excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent customer focus with the ability to collaborate with a diverse range of people.
Sound ability to read drawings and plans.
Excellent verbal and written communication
Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of workman ship
Effective time management skills
Outstanding Health and Safety attitude and record with the ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
Clean current Full NZ drivers licence

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Work Vehicle
Cell Phone
Laptop
Time and a half after 40 hours

Apply online now with a current CV if you strive to work for a team with a great culture, a good variety of work and excellent career development opportunity.

Industrial Electrician