Electrical/Instrument Tradesperson

Opal Australian Paper is one of Australia's best known and most iconic heavy process manufacturing organisations.
Opal Australian Paper is fully owned by Japanese global giant Nippon Paper, which is one of the top 10 paper manufacturers in the world today.
At Opal Australian Paper, Maryvale Mill we value diversity in our workforce to support an inclusive workplace culture.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to having a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve.
If you would like to work for a company that is passionate about its future and values its people, then we encourage you to apply.

With a well-earned reputation as an employer of choice, Opal Australian Paper employs over 900 staff at its state-of-the-art paper mill.
Using highly sophisticated equipment and the latest in cutting-edge technology, Opal Australian Paper delivers a premium product that is recognised as world class.

The Position A unique opportunity now exists for a suitably qualified Electrical/Instrument Tradesperson to join this dynamic organisation.
The successful applicant must be a self-starter, motivated, have strong fault-finding skills, troubleshooting and problem-solving ability as well as possessing good communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
Applicants may be required to take part in abilities testing as part of the recruitment process.

Minimum Requirements The person we are seeking must possess the following:
Current High Voltage (HV) Operator, RIC, HV Isolation experience required.
Competency utilizing HV Switching programs and issuing HV Permits.
Trade experience in maintaining, installing and repairing a wide variety of electrical and instrumentation industrial equipment.
Ability to carry out shift work.
Proven safety record.
Physically fit.
Car, High risk, RB, LF and WP licenses.
Maintenance Rigging Skills.
Basic Welding skills.
Previous experience in heavy industry.
Experience with auxiliary equipment.
Wages and conditions will be in accordance with the Opal Maryvale Mill Electrical & Plumbing Enterprise Agreement and will depend on the successful applicant's skills and qualifications.

How to Apply If you believe you possess the appropriate experience required for the role, please forward a resume and a cover letter addressing the above criteria to:
Applications close on Wednesday 22 November 2023 .

Location: Maryvale, Victoria, Australia
Employment Type: Full Time
Category: Trades & Services - Electricians
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