Job Description

Maintenance Electrician

BioMar Australia

At BioMar, we run a high-performing operation producing sustainable aquaculture feed—and that only works when the plant runs reliably.

We’re looking for a Maintenance Electrician who takes pride in their trade, enjoys solving problems and wants to be part of a team that keeps a complex site moving.

About the Role

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Lead, you’ll be part of a shift-based maintenance team responsible for keeping production and site systems operating safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on role working across a mix of processing, conveying and bulk handling systems, along with site utilities and infrastructure. You’ll be involved in both planned maintenance and real-time troubleshooting, with a strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

The role operates on a rotating shift roster, offering structured time off across the cycle.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Motors, drives and variable speed drives (VSDs)
• Conveyors, augers, elevators and bulk handling systems
• Pumps, compressors and associated control systems
• PLC-controlled production equipment and automation systems
• Sensors, instrumentation and safety systems
• General site services and electrical infrastructure

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out preventative and corrective electrical maintenance
• Fault finding and troubleshooting across plant and control systems
• Responding to breakdowns and restoring operations safely and efficiently
• Supporting plant upgrades and improvement projects
• Contributing to reliability improvements and root cause analysis
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and shift handovers
• Working closely with operators and the wider maintenance team
• Performing mechanical repairs and maintenance, including fault finding, cleaning and clearing blockages to keep equipment operating reliably

What You’ll Bring

• Trade qualified Electrician
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
• Experience with motors, drives, PLCs and automated plant
• Ability to work effectively in a shift-based environment
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and ownership of your work
• Experience with SCADA systems, including monitoring and troubleshooting plant operations, is highly regarded

Why Join BioMar?

• Well-run site with modern plant and equipment
• Real variety—from automation through to heavy plant
• Shift roster with structured time off
• Supportive, down-to-earth team that backs each other
• A role where your work directly impacts site performance

Apply Now

If you’re a Maintenance Electrician who enjoys working across a range of equipment and being part of a team that keeps things running—we’d like to hear from you. Apply via our website with your current CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

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