Industrial Electrician

7 days ago

Wairoa District, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Affco Full time NZ$75,000 - NZ$95,000 per year

Company Description

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley's Group; New Zealand's leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

AFFCO Wairoa is seeking an experienced and motivated Electrician. This successful candidate will join the existing trade's team to help ensure that plant assets are managed and maintained in a way that enhances the company's short- and long-term objectives and minimises production downtime.

Your work may include all or some of the following duties:

  • At all times working to the best Health and safety practices and actively improving H&S systems on site.
  • Maintenance and repairing jobs within the meat processing plant.
  • Ensuring plant reliability, diagnostics, and repair, as well as being involved in the commissioning of additional plant and equipment.
  • Examining blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation.
  • Selecting, cutting, and connecting wire and cable to terminals and connectors.
  • connecting electrical systems to power supply and testing continuity of circuit.
  • Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines and overhauling and repairing electrical parts and equipment.
  • Erect machines and equipment on-site.
  • Minimize the production breakdown time and increase the plant efficiency.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following key requirements for the role:

  • A proactive approach that ensures the production departments experience minimal down time due to maintenance requirements,
  • Possess strong time management skill in order to prioritise projects when required,
  • A proactive approach to daily routine with strong organisational skills,
  • A strong commitment to upholding health and safety standards,
  • Strong problem-solving skills,

  • Appropriate qualifications (NZQF Level 4 or recognised equivalent).

  • Hold a current electrical practising licence either full registration or limited license (see below).

  • Knowledge of Industrial communication protocols, such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus RTU and TCP/IP.
  • PLC / HMI / programming experience across various platforms (i.e. Allen Bradley, Schneider).
  • Ignition SCADA programming experience.

We will consider applicants that hold a Limited certificate issued by the EWRB. We will need to review details of your "Registration Class Overseas Experience" pathway and the conditions that must be met to gain your full registration including your 8000 hours or 4 years' experience in the industry.

Additional Information

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for and possess the motivation and drive to add value to the existing trades team, then please apply today

Along with affordability of living, Wairoa offers a relaxed lifestyle within a small, tight knit community for anyone looking to weigh up a move to the sunny east coast.

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