Maintenance Electrician (Day) - Ulverstone Apply now » Date: 11 Mar 2025 Location: Ulverstone, TAS, AU, 7315 Company: Simplot In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations. We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries. Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko. Culture and Benefits At Simplot, we are fueled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values: - Respect for Resources - Spirit of Innovation - Passion for People We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members. Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities. The Perks - Attractive overtime rates site based allowances - Annual base rate increases to align with the Simplot National Collective Agreement (NCA) - Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE - Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments - Income protection insurance provided - Training & development opportunities - Discounted health insurance options About Our Role - Maintenance electrical opportunity - work with a unique array of food processing fixed-plant & equipment - Starting base hourly rate of $44.63 (with a competency / classification review to take place within 6 months of commencement) - Electrical licence allowance $70 per week tool allowance $22 per week - Permanent, full-time day work position with Simplot Ulverstone - RDO accruals Here at Simplot, we're seeking applicants for the full-time, permanent position of Maintenance Electrician to join our team at Simplot Ulverstone - the home of Australia's favourite foods. Simplot Ulverstone has a proud history in the local community dating back to 1942, and our location on the banks of the Leven River is ideally situated close to the rich, fertile soils where our potatoes are grown. We process around 300,000 tonnes of potatoes from 165 Tasmanian growers each year, whilst employing over 450 people. Site capabilities / products include fries (coated & uncoated different cuts), sweet potato fries, potato gems, and hash browns in addition to 8 x automated packing lines. Our customers include the leading QSR chains, major and independent supermarkets in addition to the food service industry. What You Will Do Reporting to the Maintenance Manager (via the Electrical Team Lead), the Maintenance Electrician will perform planned, scheduled and breakdown electrical activities on a wide range of fixed plant and equipment in alignment with the site's Maintenance & Production schedules that support optimisation of plant reliability, improvements related to employee safety, and site continuous improvement (CI) activities. The Maintenance Electrician will work on a Monday to Friday 0700-1530hrs day shift roster (flexible work hours can be negotiated) with shift coverage / OT as required. Working closely with the wider Engineering / Maintenance (incl. Mechanical / Planning / Stores / Control Systems) teams in addition to the Production team - this hands on, technical role will provide electrical expertise to Simplot Ulverstone's operations by; - Identifying faults and performing breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and micro-stops caused by production machinery and equipment - Inspecting, testing and maintaining machinery & equipment in production areas wider plant buildings & facilities - Working with PLC, SCADA (noting that Simplot utilise CITECT) and electronically controlled system diagnostics, fault finding, programming and connections - Performing general plant and building maintenance work - Undertaking specific project work upon request - Performing assigned tasks in accordance with all Simplot Safety, Health & Wellbeing Environmental policies & procedures - Utilising MEX CMMS to update work orders, search asset history and advise on any maintenance trends or opportunity for improvement and innovation - Contribute towards site CI activities About You - Possess a 100% commitment to safety, health & wellbeing in the workplace - Hold a Cert III Electrotechnology Tasmanian Electrical Licence (mandatory) - Qualifications in Instrumentation & Controls would be advantageous but not essential - Experience with fixed plant electrical works - Demonstrated diagnostic, fault finding and troubleshooting skills - Ability to read and interpret schematics - Working knowledge of safety and quality systems procedures - Intermediate user of Windows-based systems and CMMS (noting that Simplot utilise MEX) - Sound judgment and decision making ability - Possess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills in addition to time management skills - Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal). APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT TUESDAY 3rd JUNE 2025 - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date. Job Requisition ID: 21327 Travel Required : None Location(s): GF Plant - Ulverstone Country : Australia Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com Apply now »
