Industrial Electrician - Christchurch
South Pacific Meats provides the world with New Zealand’s finest premium lamb products for all to experience and enjoy. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.
SPM sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.
Job Description
Sick of just having a job and want a career? SPM Malvern is looking for Industrial Electricans to Join our motivated, skilled, and friendly Trades team today. Learn new skills and excel in a fast-paced maintenance environment whilst working on the latest machinery in a modern plant.Focusing on reliability and productivity - we need you to help us keep the machine well-oiled and running smoothly.
Your work may include all or some of the following duties:
- At all times working to the best Health and safety practices and actively improving H&S systems on site.
- Maintenance and repairing jobs within the meat processing plant.
- Ensuring plant reliability, diagnostics, and repair, as well as being involved in the commissioning of additional plant and equipment.
- Examining blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation.
- Selecting, cutting, and connecting wire and cable to terminals and connectors.
- Diagnosing faults and performing operational maintenance of machines and overhauling and repairing electrical parts and equipment.
- Erect machines and equipment on-site.
- Minimize the production breakdown time and increase the plant efficiency.
Qualifications
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following key requirements for the role:
- A proactive approach that ensures the production departments experience minimal down time due to maintenance requirements,
- Possess strong time management skill in order to prioritise projects when required,
- A proactive approach to daily routine with strong organisational skills,
- A strong commitment to upholding health and safety standards,
- Hold a current electrical practicing license either full registration or limited license (see below).
- PLC knowledge would be an advantage.
We will consider applicants that hold a Limited certificate issued by the EWRB. We will need to review details of your “Registration Class Overseas Experience” pathway and the conditions that must be met to gain your full registration including your 8000 hours or 4 years’ experience in the industry.
Additional Information
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for and possess the motivation and drive to add value to the existing trades team, then please apply today!