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Electrician | 2:1 | FIFO, Full Time | Townsville, QLD

Sodexo Townsville, QLD full-time

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Description

At Sodexo, you'll be part of a team that keeps operations running smoothly and helps communities thrive every day.

We are currently seeking experienced Electricians to join our Facilities Management team across remote village and mine-site operations on a 2:1 FIFO roster.

Working within a FIFO environment, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing and repairing electrical infrastructure and equipment to ensure the safe and reliable operation of village facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, testing and fault-finding across site electrical systems and equipment
  • Complete electrical repairs, breakdown maintenance and installations in accordance with work orders and safety procedures
  • Maintain village infrastructure including accommodation, kitchen, laundry and township electrical equipment
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports and electrical compliance documentation
  • Promote a strong safety culture through participation in toolbox talks, pre-start meetings and adherence to all OHS policies and procedures

Licences & Certifications:

  • Current Queensland Electrical Licence
  • Current CPR/LVR Certification
  • Construction White Card
  • Current Australian Driver's Licence
  • Electrical Contractor's Licence (desirable)

Experience & Skills:

  • Previous experience as an Electrical Mechanic within mining, remote villages, facilities management, commercial construction or industrial maintenance environments
  • Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and breakdown maintenance experience across electrical systems and equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation
  • Sound knowledge of OHS Regulations, Safety Standards and Safe Systems of Work
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Ability to travel safely to and from work
  • Physically fit and able to work long shifts (up to 11 hours)
  • You will be required to obtain a National Police Check, should you not have one dated within the last 6 months
  • Ability to endure remote environments in extreme weather conditions
  • Must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening

Why Join Sodexo? Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia.

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!

Skills

Required

  • Electrical Licence
  • CPR/LVR Certification
  • Construction White Card
  • Australian Driver's Licence
  • Electrical Contractor's Licence
  • Fault-finding
  • Troubleshooting
  • Breakdown maintenance
  • Electrical drawings
  • Schematics
  • Technical documentation
  • OHS Regulations
  • Safety Standards
  • Safe Systems of Work
  • Communication skills

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Sodexo/744000157241840-electrician-2-1-fifo-full-time-townsville-qld

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