Fixed Plant Electrician

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Newhaul Port Logistics seeks a Fixed Plant Electrician in Geraldton to maintain fault-find and improve the reliability of fixed plant and electrical infrastructure supporting bulk handling. This permanent onsite role offers a 7 days on 7 off roster, $72.07 per hour plus super, and chances to supervise apprentices and coordinate shutdowns while upholding safety in a busy port. To strengthen your application, highlight your Electrical Trade Certificate and current licence, HRWL EWP, Confined Space and Working at Heights tickets, plus hands on experience with 12V/24VDC systems and CCTV, LOTO, and solid documentation. Tailor your resume to prove reliability and teamwork, and attach valid licenses when you apply.

Company Description

At Newhaul Port Logistics, we are committed to excellence by facilitating seamless bulk commodity exports from Geraldton Port. We play a pivotal role in the smooth flow of bulk commodity exports, leveraging our strategic location to provide efficient and reliable port services.

Job Description

Location: Geraldton Port
Hourly Rate: $72.07 per hr + Superannuation 
Roster: 7 Days, 7 Off, 7 Nights, 7 Off - Even Time
Type: Permanent Position 

We are seeking a Fixed Plant Electrician to join our Port Operations team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance, fault finding and reliability of fixed plant and electrical infrastructure supporting our bulk commodity handling operations. You’ll play a critical part in ensuring plant availability, safety compliance and efficient day-to-day port operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to safety regulations, procedures, and standards; ensure compliance with legislative requirements and workplace health and safety.
• Work Planning & Execution: Plan, prioritise, and execute tasks as per daily work orders, including corrective maintenance and capital works projects.
• Equipment Maintenance & Inspections: Conduct inspections, fault-finding, and testing on fixed plant and associated electrical equipment, including 12V and 24VDC systems and CCTV apparatus.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records, complete log book entries, provide progress updates, and report incidents in a timely manner.
• Supervision & Training: Oversee apprentices, including log book sign-offs, and foster knowledge-sharing within the team.
• Shutdowns & Coordination: Assist with shutdown procedures, LOTO implementation, and liaise with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Housekeeping & Site Maintenance: Ensure site cleanliness, maintain MCC areas, and uphold high housekeeping standards.
• Autonomous & Teamwork Capabilities: Work independently while coordinating with other teams and departments when required.

Qualifications

• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Current Electrical Licence
• HRWL EWP
• Confined Space  
• Working at Heights 

Additional Information

In addition to a competitive pay, we offer benefits that include:

• Industry leading facilities, technology and equipment.
• Being home at the end of every day.
• Working for a solid, professional company that values its people.

Sound like you? Please click the apply button to submit your application and resume. 

Newhaul Port Logistics believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, which is why we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.