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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 manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice across the globe.\nWithin 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.\nCulture and Benefits\nAt 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:\nRespect for Resources\nSpirit of Innovation\nPassion for People\nWe 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.\nSimplot 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.\nThe Perks\nAttractive shift loadings & overtime rates + site based allowances\nAnnual base rate increases to align with the Simplot National Collective Agreement (NCA)\nFully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE\nTraining & further formal qualifications - Simplot will fund & facilitate a further qualification in Cert IV Instrumentation & Control (if not currently held)\nCompany provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments\nIncome protection insurance provided\nDiscounted health insurance options\nAbout Our Role\nBase hourly rate of $54.08 (for those candidates who hold both a Cert III Electrotechnology & Cert IV Instrumentation & Control)\nRotating roster - 15% afternoon shift allowance / 30% night shift allowance + weekend OT (where available)\nElectrical licence allowance $72.80 per week + tool allowance $23.28 per week\nPermanent, full-time shift position based at Simplot Kelso\nRDO accruals\nOpportunity to work on a unique array of food processing fixed-plant & equipment\nHere at Simplot Kelso we're seeking applicants for the full-time, permanent position of Maintenance Electrician. Simplot Kelso is our seafood and snacking processing plant, producing approx. 50 tonnes of product daily (75 SKUs) for the retail and foodservice markets including Birds Eye, I&J and Captain's Catch branded products. The site employs approx. 120 local employees, with approximately 95% of manufactured goods consisting of either Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) seafood.\nWith further formal qualifications / training on offer (e.g. Cert IV Instrumentation & Control, if not already held), this is a great time to join the team at Simplot Kelso and develop your electrical based competencies in a market leading manufacturing environment with a global leader in food production\nWhat You Will Do\nReporting to the Maintenance Manager (via the Electrical Team Lead), the Maintenance Electrician will perform planned, opportunity 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 activities.\nThe Maintenance Electrician will work across a rotating Mon-Fri day / afternoon / night shift roster with weekend OT available (double time penalty rates apply for all weekend OT).\nWorking closely with the wider Maintenance (incl. Control Systems / Mechanical / Planning / Stores etc) teams in addition to the Production team - this hands on, technical role will provide electrical expertise to Simplot Kelso's operations by;\nIdentifying faults and performing breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and micro-stops caused by production machinery and equipment\nInspecting, testing and maintaining machinery & equipment in production areas + wider plant buildings & facilities\nWorking with PLC and electronically controlled system diagnostics, fault finding, programming and connections\nPerforming general plant and building maintenance work\nUndertaking specific project work upon request\nPerforming assigned tasks in accordance with all Simplot Safety, Health & Wellbeing + Environmental policies & procedures\nUtilising MEX CMMS to update work orders, search asset history and advise on any maintenance trends or opportunity for improvement and innovation\nTaking part in continuous improvement (CI) activities\nAbout You\nPossess a 100% commitment to health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace\nHold a Cert III Electrotechnology & Cert IV Instrumentation and Control (Instrumentation cert is desirable)\nDemonstrated diagnostic, fault finding and troubleshooting skills\nElectrical related manufacturing / FMCG experience (mandatory)\nExperience in safety & quality systems and procedures\nAbility to read and interpret schematics\nSound judgment and decision making ability\nPossess a high level of both written and verbal communication skills in addition to time management skills\nIntermediate user of CMMS software (noting that Simplot use MEX) + MS Windows OS\nWillingness to undergo a pre-employment medical (incl. urine based drug & alcohol screening)\nPlease 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).\nAPPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT, SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER - Simplot reserve the right to commence shortlisting prior to advert closing date.\nJob Requisition ID: 27903\nTravel Required: None\nLocation(s): GF Plant - Kelso\nCountry: Australia\n Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. 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