Electrical & Instrument Technician - Kymera International - Bell Bay!
Join A Leading Global Manufacturing Team!!
Are you an experienced Electrical & Instrument Technician looking for a rewarding opportunity with a global leader in the manufacturing of metal powders? Ecka Granules Australia, part of Kymera International, is seeking a motivated and skilled individual to join the Maintenance and Engineering team at the Bell Bay manufacturing site.
This is a permanent full-time position directly with Kymera and is offering a 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off), an attractive salary package, 13% superannuation, and opportunities for short- and long-term bonuses in line with company policy. If you are passionate about working with cutting-edge automation systems and want to be part of a team that values collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement, this could be the role for you!
About the Role
In this role, you will provide day-to-day electrical, instrumentation, and automation support, working closely with engineers on project development, task supervision, installation, and commissioning. Your responsibilities will include:
- Installation and maintenance of electrical systems, including wiring, lighting, power outlets, switchboards, fire alarm systems, and camera systems.
- Maintenance of automation systems and technologies, including PLC programming, industrial communications, and SCADA systems.
- Troubleshooting complex systems to resolve breakdowns and prevent unplanned downtime.
- Development and maintenance of a calibration register for key plant instruments.
- Providing technical support and assistance to the maintenance and production teams as required.
- Working with process engineers on developing and introducing data historian systems to enhance plant optimization.
- Supervising maintenance tasks, plant shutdowns, and project work when needed.
- Providing on-call and call-out support (average of once per month), staying within 1 hour of the site when rostered.
- Actively promoting safety standards and working cooperatively within the team.
*Please note that there is a requirement on a rostered basis for on call and call out work*
Key Qualifications & Experience
To be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:
Essential
- A Current 'A' Grade Electrical License, recognised in Australia
- Industry experience in electrical maintenance and fault finding.
- PLC experience (Allen Bradley preferred).
- Certificate III in Instrumentation (or working towards completion).
- Permanent residency or Citizenship in Australia
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to pass a full pre-employment medical
Desirable
- Training and experience with Hazardous Area Wiring and Maintenance.
- Program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLCs systems, Citect SCADA and industrial networks.
- Sound understanding of pneumatic control systems.
What Kymera Offer
- Great Work Culture: Be part of a collaborative and supportive team, at Kymera evryone gets along and they pride themselves on a positive work environment.
- Attractive Salary Package: Competitive salary, plus 13% superannuation and potential bonuses.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9-day fortnight, with every second Friday off!
- Upskilling Opportunities: Don't tick all of the boxes above? Kymera are open to upskilling the right candidate in instrumentation and automation systems.
- Career Development: Access to ongoing training in industrial automation, instrumentation maintenance, and design.
- Kymera pride themselves on being a clean and well kept site, no product goes to waste and everything has it's place on the site
- You will be trained extremely well in all aspects of the plant by Kymera's fantastic team!
Ideal Attributes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a great team fit!
- Ability to work independently and within a small team.
- Logical thinker with the ability to troubleshoot complex process systems.
- Proactive in identifying and implementing solutions to improve plant reliability and safety.
- A strong commitment to high safety standards and quality
- Seeking someone who can assist with supervision once deemed competent
How to Apply!
To express your interest, please submit your resume and a cover letter by applying below.
For more information or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact April Paton on 0418 570 631 Mon to Wed. Or email [email protected].
Who we are
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At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
So it's over to you, if this opportunity is right for you apply today!
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