Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
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Orica is hiring an Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician for the Nitrates Plant at Kooragang Island, a 24/7 operation that demands reliability, safety and strong collaboration with planners, mechanical and electrical engineers and operations. The role requires a dual trade qualification in Electrical and Instrumentation, experience in heavy industry or continuous manufacturing, and knowledge of DCS, PLC, SIS, motor control and instrumentation, plus SAP or similar CMMS. You’ll troubleshoot, investigate root causes, participate in pre-shutdown scoping and enable on-call breakdown support after training. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight planned maintenance, shutdown work, budgeting, and clear examples of teamwork and problem-solving.
About Orica
At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
About the role
We are hiring for an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician to support our Nitrates Plant at Kooragang Island, a critical 24/7 manufacturing facility supplying customers across Australia.
In this hands-on role, you'll help maintain the reliability, safety, and performance of plant equipment by delivering electrical and instrumentation maintenance activities. Working with a skilled maintenance team, you'll support planned maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and help maximize plant availability and efficiency.
Once fully trained, you'll participate in an on-call roster providing breakdown support to keep our operations running safely and reliably.
What you will be doing
- Ensuring plant, equipment repairs, modifications and monitoring occur within health and safety guidelines;
- Investigating, analysing and determining root causes of Electrical & Instrumentation plant failures;
- Coordinating and communicating with Planners, Mechanical Technicians, Electrical Engineers and Operations to complete and resolve both planned and unplanned maintenance activities;
- Participating in pre-shut-down work scoping and shut-down facilitation execution;
- Providing direction and control of breakdown work to ensure maximum output;
- Conducting maintenance tasks within a rigid planning and clearance to work system;
- Ensuring maintenance budget expenditure is targeted to the right plant and equipment to obtain maximum value; and
- Planning maintenance tasks using the SAP system.
What you will bring
- Dual trade qualification in Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I);
- Experience in heavy industry or continuous manufacturing environments;
- Knowledge of DCS, PLC, SIS, motor control, instrumentation, and control systems;
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve root causes;
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work closely with operations and engineering teams;
- Experience with SAP or similar maintenance management systems, with a commitment to continuous learning and development.
What we offer
As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.
We respect and value all
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.