Resident Maintenance Electrical Technician
SSI SCHAEFER Australia 2025-04-15Location(s): AU Brisbane
Target Group: Trades
Task Area: Maintenance
Schaefer Systems International is a supplier of a full range of innovative and efficient intra-logistics systems. We are currently seeking an experienced industrian electrician from the automation field to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual!
The positions will be located at Richlands, QLD at one of our major client sites. You will be supporting a highly automated distribution centre with cutting edge technology. An active team member who provides technical support to customers’ automated systems. Completion of and support in all facets of preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance in a 24hr rotating shift-based atmosphere.
You must be experienced in automation maintenance and to be successful you should possess the following:
Provide technical product support during breakdowns, shutdowns and all preventative maintenance activities.
Complete CMMS allocated work by the scheduled dates.
Ensure maintenance & repairs are carried out meet OEM standards and specifications.
Provide support to Site Manager and Team Leader to train new technicians on SSI SCHAEFER automated products.
Liaise with SSI SCHAEFER international helpdesk to provide remote support to resolve technical issues.
Liaise with other SSI SCHAEFER departments to resolve design issues, and recommend asset improvement opportunities
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
Update CMMS with unplanned work, including comments and data as required.
Update CMMS with spare parts consumed from inventory, and provide recommendations to adjust inventory levels.
Proactively work with the customers operations team to maintain a harmonious and productive work environment.
Participate in regular team meetings with CS Team Leaders to identify inefficiencies and monitor continuous improvement processes.
Always promote a safe work culture.
Work Health and Safety Responsibilities:
As far as is reasonably practicable comply with relevant statutory and legal requirements relevant to your position.
Maintain a safe working environment ensuring that our actions do not put yourself or your co-workers in harm’s way
Understand and co-operate with SSI SCHAEFER policies, procedures and instructions.
Assist SSI SCHAEFER to continuously improve the Work Health & Safety system by providing feedback including timely reporting of hazards, incidents and injuries via business reporting processes.
As required consult with interested parties, including other workers, client representatives relevant to your position for the implementation and continuous improvement of safety processes.
Ensure that all client site safety processes are understood and site-specific SSI SCHAEFER processes have been implemented, including risk assessments, SWMS and SOP's to manage the works at client sites
As for all SSI SCHAEFER personnel, you have the authority to stop work to correct a safety opportunity by consulting with your supervisor/manager
Ensure that you understand the possible environmental impacts your position could have and that mitigation processes have been considered and implemented
Qualifiications
Electrical Workers Licence
Post Trade Industrial Electronics – an advantage
Pneumatics & Hydraulics Post Trade Certificate – an advantage.
PLC & VSD fault finding / programming
Your profile
Trade qualified Industrial Electrician with at least 2 years of experience in the automation industry
Knowledge of control and computer systems
Familiar with PLCs, VSDs and sensors
Skills
Experience with Computerised Maintenance software.
Advanced knowledge of automated warehouse machinery.
Ability to work under pressure and follow procedures.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
Have strong organisation skills and be comfortable working alone as well as part of a team
Experienced in fault finding/diagnosis on mechatronics.
Advanced customer focus skills.
Understanding of AS3000 Wiring standards
Applications are invited from suitably qualified trades persons.(ie only applicants with Australian recognised Electrical licence will be considered).
Send your application to careers.au@ssi-schaefer.com