Electrical Engineer

IXOM plays a vital part in the lives of tens of millions of people every day. We’re the experts behind the scenes, who ensure safe and reliable access and help industries, businesses and local communities to thrive.

Our products, services and solutions are used across many end markets, including dairy, agriculture, viticulture, electricity, steel, food and beverage, pulp and paper, mining and construction, and water treatment (just to name a few). 

We are supported by over 1,300 people globally and our operations span across four continents and nine countries, with headquarters in Melbourne, Australia. 

About your role

We are currently searching for an Electrical Engineer to join our on-site team based at our Major Hazard Facility in Botany, NSW. Supporting our 24/4, 365 day ChlorAlkali plant this is a critical role to IXOM’s overall operations.

In this autonomous role, you will join our ANZ Maintenance team and provide specialised electrical and control systems technical advice and support to our manufacturing and maintenance Botany teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to ensuring SH&E compliance and targets are achieved
• Implementing site reliability strategy to achieve lowest cost, high uptime and world class plant performance
• Implement preventative, predictive & proactive maintenance programs
• Providing breakdown DCS, trip, PLC, plant IT and instrumentation troubleshooting & support
• Reviewing equipment failures & implementing improvements
• Plan & manage work scope for complex control/trip/plant and industrial IT activities including functional safety
• Appropriate equipment spares are stocked and/or available
• Minor & Major projects to improve plant operation, safety and/or reliability in the control & trip function
• Ensure a world class plant control function is provided to internal customers
• Provide plant control engineering support to a team of skilled employees and contractors

Who are we looking for?

• Significant proven knowledge and expertise in Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering pertaining to the safety and reliability of industrial manufacturing plants
• Tertiary qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 8+ years hands on experience in maintaining a continuous process plant
• Proven knowledge of in maintenance of E&I equipment including high voltage and low voltage instrumented systems
• Familiarity managing PLCs and DCS systems with a particular focus on Allen-Bradley and Delta V
• Strong working knowledge of process instrumentation, common industrial protocols, HV/ LV Switchroom equipment
• Knowledge of safety systems including Risk Assessment, PTW and MOC system
• Experience in the chemical manufacturing industry will be highly regarded
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Have a proactive attitude and a self-motivated approach
• Strong interpersonal awareness with the ability to work well as part of a team

Benefits at IXOM

For a start, you'll work for a large global organisation, where you'll not only earn a competitive salary, but you'll also have access to an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition program, and a range of health and wellness benefits and discounts. 

Our wellbeing program is second to none, and we offer a range of education assistance and learning resources, as well as secondment and promotion opportunities to help you grow both personally and professionally. 

We support what’s important to you by promoting workplace giving, diversity and providing volunteering leave, and, of course, we offer flexible working wherever possible. 

To Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Please note that our Talent Acquisition team are taking leave over the Christmas break. Your application will be reviewed from January 6th, 2025.

Our Process

At IXOM we are committed to employing individuals who align with our values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants’ suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, and reference checks.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact our Talent Acquisition team.