Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

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 now seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to work as part of a collaborative team.

This role will support the maintenance team at our Laverton North site and play an integrate role in ensuring compliance with all Ixom and site SH&E procedures.

This is role will provide effective maintenance execution to achieve a safe and highly reliable plant, with minimum down time and efficient use of resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete breakdown maintenance, troubleshooting & support
• Implementation of preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance activities
• Reviewing equipment failure using RCA and suggest improvements
• Compliance with statutory requirements, including MHF regulations
• Responsible for executing testing of MHF/SIS instruments to schedule
• Participate in equipment statutory inspection and testing.
• Identifying and maintaining relationships with materials and service providers

Who are we looking for?

To be successful in this role, you will be required to demonstrate the following:

• Have a dual trade qualification as an A grade electrician and Cert IV Instrumentation Technician or equivalent is mandatory
• Proven experience in maintenance of a continuous process plant (ideally, chemical manufacturing)
• Experience in calibration and maintenance of plant instrumentations.
• Experience in computerised maintenance management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good attention to detail and proven focus on accurate and efficient record keeping
• A quality focus on work activities

Benefits at IXOM

We take looking after our people seriously. 

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!

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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.