Licensed Electrician - Level 5

About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is simple, we transform lives with everything we do. We’ve always known at its heart infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work.

That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating better lives for people along the way. Be part of a team that thrives on rising to the challenge of transforming lives for good.

This Opportunity - Delivering 4 Customers

Forget doing the same thing every day.

You'll work across a wide range of operational water and wastewater assets throughout Sydney, performing maintenance, fault-finding, repairs and upgrades on equipment that keeps essential services running for millions of people.

From pumping stations and treatment plants to generators, motors, SCADA systems and chemical dosing equipment, you'll have exposure to a broad range of industrial electrical systems and technologies.

No two days are the same.

What we offer

• Over $150k pa* + overtime + penalties + allowances
• Electrical licence allowance of $69.49 per week
• Fully maintained vehicle and fuel card
• Permanent role with long-term workload security
• RDOs and EBA benefits
• 15% afternoon shift loading
• On-call allowance of $111 per day
• Work with industry-leading organisations John Holland and Service Stream
• Diverse field-based work across Sydney
• Career growth opportunities within a Tier 1 infrastructure environment
• EBA increases in negotiation

**Pay is equivalent to $51.72 per hour based on our current EBA, which is under negotiation. New increased rates may apply after the EBA has been ratified**

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and value the richness of a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, gender diverse candidates and people from all backgrounds and cultures.

What we are looking for

 
We are currently seeking an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our Operations & Maintenance team based in Daceyville covering the Sydney Metro region.
 
As an Industrial Electrician, you will be responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater assets.
 
Working within a safety-first environment, you will help ensure critical infrastructure is maintained to the highest operational standards.

What you'll be doing

As part of the Operations Maintenance team, your responsibilities will include:

• Safely undertaking all work in accordance with D4C and Sydney Water safety, environmental and compliance requirements.
• Performing preventative and planned maintenance activities on plant and equipment.
• Responding to equipment faults and breakdowns.
• Conducting inspections and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Carrying out fault finding, diagnostics and rectification works.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and service records.
• Installing, testing and commissioning new equipment.
• Supporting general day-to-day maintenance activities across the network.

Asset types you'll work on

• UV treatment equipment
• Cathodic protection systems
• Chemical dosing equipment
• Wastewater and water pumping stations
• Low pressure and vacuum systems
• Mixers, blowers, gearboxes, skimmers, actuators and valves
• Generators and outage support equipment
• Wastewater treatment plant infrastructure

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Requirements

• Current Electrical Licence
• Australian recognised electrical trade qualification
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Strong commitment to safety
• Ability to perform physically demanding work

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Practical and theoretical knowledge of SCADA systems
• Experience with pumps, electric motors and associated equipment
• Strong understanding of maintenance procedures and compliance requirements
• Instrumentation qualifications or experience will be highly regarded
• Experience within water, utilities, industrial or maintenance environments

What's Next

Click Apply Now and submit your up-to-date CV outlining your skills, experience and qualifications.

Successful applicants will be invited to interview with the hiring team and will be required to complete:

• Pre-employment medical and functional assessment
• Drug and alcohol screening
• Police clearance
• Right to work verification
• Reference checks

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the advert closing, please assume we have progressed with other applicants on this occasion.

A talent pool may be established from this recruitment process, and suitable candidates may be contacted regarding future opportunities.