Licensed Electrician, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Geraldton

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

96811.00 - 109527.00 AUD / Year

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Job Description:

The SKA-Low Licensed Electrician will ensure the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted performance of complex electrical systems across the telescope site. This includes the deployment, maintenance, operation, and upgrade of a wide array of electrical systems and apparatus. This role will work on a FIFO (Fly-In-Fly-Out) 8-days on 6-days off working roster.

Job Responsibility:

Ensure electrical test equipment is properly maintained and stocked, and support effective testing procedures across a range of systems
Participate in after-hours on-call support and attend to system breakdowns, contributing to the testing and validation of restored functionality
Perform prompt fault diagnosis and repairs on electrical and electronic systems, ensuring timely resolution to maintain site operations
Undertake the installation, commissioning, and upgrade of industrial electrical systems and components in line with project and engineering requirements
Contribute to the planning and scheduling of electrical maintenance activities, using discretion to determine methods, priorities, and resource needs

Requirements:

Electrical Trade Qualification: Hold a relevant trade qualification as an Electrician and an unrestricted WA Electrical Licence
Technical Expertise: Practical knowledge and hands-on experience in the design, installation, and upgrading of switchboards and electrical distribution systems in compliance with Australian electrical standards
System Commissioning and Diagnostics: Proven ability to plan and perform the commissioning, maintenance, repair, and fault diagnosis of electrical systems, including effective interpretation of technical drawings and schematics
Teamwork and Independence: Demonstrated capacity to work safely and productively within a small engineering team, showing initiative, self-motivation, and the ability to operate effectively with minimal supervision
Communication and Documentation: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear documentation and effectively use standard software tools for correspondence, record-keeping, and updates

Nice to have:

Remote Site Experience: Previous experience working in remote locations demonstrating adaptability and resilience in isolated or challenging environments
Software Proficiency: Experience using industry-relevant software tools such as electrical diagnostic software, SCADA systems, SAP, Maximo, CITEC, PLC programming environments, or equivalent platforms
Support for Complex Facilities: Experience supporting high-reliability technical or scientific infrastructure such as data centres, laboratories, or research facilities
Adjacent Trades: Experience in maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, high voltage switching operations and other relevant work licences

What we offer:

15.4% superannuation plus all applicable allowances
generous on-call and overtime payments
flexible working arrangements

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 09, 2025

Expiration:
July 13, 2025

Work Type:

On-site work

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