Electrical Control Technician - Smithton (34968) bei McCain Foods Global Corporate Website | McCain.com
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Position Title: Electrical Control Technician - Smithton
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Smithton
Requisition ID: 34968
McCain Foods is a global leader in food manufacturing, renowned for our frozen potato products and a diverse range of foods including pizzas, appetisers, vegetables, and oven-ready meals. Our products are enjoyed in restaurants and supermarkets across more than 160 countries. With a workforce of over 22,000 employees and 49 production facilities spanning six continents, McCain is committed to excellence and innovation.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Control Technician to join our Maintenance Team at Smithton. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for providing technical support, diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical and control equipment, and contributing to process improvements and new projects through the development, modification, installation, and commissioning of electrical control systems and PLC programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Program and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), SCADA, and communication systems
- Oversee site-wide electrical systems, ensuring compliance with local standards and regulations
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operational efficiency
- Utilize Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking and planning maintenance activities
- Identify, source, and procure electrical and control equipment as required
- Design and implement plant improvements and modifications to enhance productivity
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults in plant electrical and control systems
- Test, install, and calibrate transducers and actuators
- Install and configure variable frequency and servo drives
- Support the training and development of Electricians and Apprentices
Safety and Compliance
You are expected to uphold and practice company safety procedures, including:
- Adhering to Work Health & Safety (WH&S) policies, including safe lifting protocols
- Following established procedures and work instructions
- Maintaining good manufacturing practices and food safety standards
Mandatory Qualifications and Skills
- Current A Class Electrical License
- Electrical Trade Certificate
- Background in continuous process manufacturing
Desirable Qualifications
- Proven experience and/or qualifications in Allen Bradley PLC systems
- Proficiency in RSLogix programming
- Experience with Beckhoff, Siemens, and Omron systems
About You
- Demonstrated commitment to health and safety practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team
This is a unique opportunity for self-motivated professionals seeking advancement into a senior maintenance role. If you are ready to contribute to our maintenance leadership team and help drive operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.
To be considered for this role, your application must include a covering letter and resume.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Employee Privacy Policy
Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: ANZ
Department: Smithton Plant Maintenance
Location(s): AU - Australia : Tasmania : Smithton
AU - Australia : New South Wales : Lisarow
AU - Australia : New South Wales : North Sydney
AU - Australia : New South Wales : Sydney
AU - Australia : Other : Reference job description
AU - Australia : Queensland : Brisbane
AU - Australia : Queensland : Morningside
AU - Australia : South Australia : Adelaide
AU - Australia : South Australia : Penola
AU - Australia : Tasmania : Hobart
AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat
AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne
AU - Australia : Western Australia : Perth
Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.
Position Title: Electrical Control Technician - Smithton
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Smithton
Requisition ID: 34968
McCain Foods is a global leader in food manufacturing, renowned for our frozen potato products and a diverse range of foods including pizzas, appetisers, vegetables, and oven-ready meals. Our products are enjoyed in restaurants and supermarkets across more than 160 countries. With a workforce of over 22,000 employees and 49 production facilities spanning six continents, McCain is committed to excellence and innovation.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Control Technician to join our Maintenance Team at Smithton. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for providing technical support, diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical and control equipment, and contributing to process improvements and new projects through the development, modification, installation, and commissioning of electrical control systems and PLC programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Program and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), SCADA, and communication systems
- Oversee site-wide electrical systems, ensuring compliance with local standards and regulations
- Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operational efficiency
- Utilize Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking and planning maintenance activities
- Identify, source, and procure electrical and control equipment as required
- Design and implement plant improvements and modifications to enhance productivity
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults in plant electrical and control systems
- Test, install, and calibrate transducers and actuators
- Install and configure variable frequency and servo drives
- Support the training and development of Electricians and Apprentices
Safety and Compliance
You are expected to uphold and practice company safety procedures, including:
- Adhering to Work Health & Safety (WH&S) policies, including safe lifting protocols
- Following established procedures and work instructions
- Maintaining good manufacturing practices and food safety standards
Mandatory Qualifications and Skills
- Current A Class Electrical License
- Electrical Trade Certificate
- Background in continuous process manufacturing
Desirable Qualifications
- Proven experience and/or qualifications in Allen Bradley PLC systems
- Proficiency in RSLogix programming
- Experience with Beckhoff, Siemens, and Omron systems
About You
- Demonstrated commitment to health and safety practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team
This is a unique opportunity for self-motivated professionals seeking advancement into a senior maintenance role. If you are ready to contribute to our maintenance leadership team and help drive operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.
To be considered for this role, your application must include a covering letter and resume.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with the Global Employee Privacy Policy
Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: ANZ
Department: Smithton Plant Maintenance
Location(s): AU - Australia : Tasmania : Smithton
AU - Australia : New South Wales : Lisarow
AU - Australia : New South Wales : North Sydney
AU - Australia : New South Wales : Sydney
AU - Australia : Other : Reference job description
AU - Australia : Queensland : Brisbane
AU - Australia : Queensland : Morningside
AU - Australia : South Australia : Adelaide
AU - Australia : South Australia : Penola
AU - Australia : Tasmania : Hobart
AU - Australia : Victoria : Ballarat
AU - Australia : Victoria : Melbourne
AU - Australia : Western Australia : Perth
Company: McCain Foods (Aust) Pty.
