Maintenance Electricians – Multiple Opportunities
Mount Gambier, SA | Full Time
Rotating day/afternoon shift arrangements with up to 5 consecutive days off every 3 weeks *
We’re looking for Maintenance Electricians to join our Timber operations in Mount Gambier, with multiple opportunities currently available across our local sites.
Whether you’re an experienced industrial electrician, looking for your next challenge, or a commercial electrician interested in making the move into industrial maintenance, we’d like to hear from you.
You’ll join a hands-on maintenance environment supporting safe, reliable and efficient production across our timber operations. Day to day, you’ll work across breakdowns, preventative and planned maintenance, fault finding, controls, equipment upgrades and project work.
For experienced electricians with broader technical capability, there is also scope to contribute to maintenance planning, reliability improvements, technical documentation and continuous improvement initiatives.
Why Join Us?
Multiple permanent opportunities available across our Mount Gambier operations
Competitive hourly rates, aligned to experience, skills and qualifications
Rotating day/afternoon shift arrangements with up to 5 consecutive days off every 3 weeks. Roster arrangements can be discussed further through the recruitment process.
No night shift on our current rotating roster
Overtime opportunities from time to time
Opportunity to work across and collaborate with our local Timber sites
Exposure to a broad range of industrial plant, equipment and electrical systems
Opportunities to develop your technical capability through upskilling and ongoing learning
Supportive, practical and team-focused maintenance environment
Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidates
What You’ll Be Doing
Depending on your experience and the requirements of the site, your responsibilities may include:
Carrying out hands-on electrical maintenance, repairs and controls work across plant and equipment
Diagnosing and rectifying electrical faults and responding to breakdowns
Completing preventative, planned, scheduled and unplanned maintenance
Supporting electrical installation, equipment upgrades and project work
Inspecting plant and equipment, identifying issues and recommending improvements
Ensuring electrical safety and compliance across plant and equipment
Completing maintenance work orders and records using our CMMS
Contributing to equipment reliability, preventative maintenance and continuous improvement
Assisting with the scoping and planning of electrical maintenance activities
Contributing technical knowledge to site projects, SOPs and other maintenance documentation where appropriate
About You
You’ll hold an electrical trade qualification and unrestricted electrical licence, along with a practical, safety-focused approach to your work.
We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with:
Industrial, manufacturing or maintenance electrical experience – preferred, but not essential
Strong electrical fault-finding and problem-solving capability
PLC, automation and/or control circuit knowledge or experience
Experience with CMMS systems, ideally MEX
Strong communication and time-management skills
The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a maintenance team
A current Driver’s Licence
Additional post-trade or advanced electrical qualifications, including automation, instrumentation, PLC, controls or related disciplines, will be highly regarded.
Unrestricted working rights in Australia are required for these positions.
How to Apply
If you’re an electrician looking for long-term opportunity in Mount Gambier – whether you already have industrial maintenance experience or are interested in developing it – we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact our People & Culture team at ••••@aamig.com.au for a confidential discussion.
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
About AAM
AAM is a large-scale, wholly Australian-owned operator and provider of strategic investment, asset management and operational management services to Australia's agricultural industry. At the heart of the AAM business is a steadfast belief in the strength and long-term performance of Australian agriculture, and a commitment to promoting change-making investments in the industry.
This vision is supported by AAM's foundational philosophies of diversification across supply chains and geographical production areas, and active management, with a focus on developing operational efficiencies, sustainability and potential for capital growth. This is further strengthened by adoption of an 'owner-operator' model.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Employer questions
- How many years' experience do you have as a maintenance electrician?
- Have you completed an electrical qualification?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you hold a current electrical licence?
- Do you have professional experience diagnosing & repairing electrical faults?
- What's your expected hourly rate?
- Are you willing to relocate for this role?