Electrical Control Technician

McCain Foods is a global leader in food manufacturing, renowned for our frozen potato products and a diverse range of foods including pizzas, appetisers, vegetables, and oven-ready meals. Our products are enjoyed in restaurants and supermarkets across more than 160 countries. With a workforce of over 22,000 employees and 49 production facilities spanning six continents, McCain is committed to excellence and innovation.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Electrical Control Technician to join our Maintenance Team at Smithton. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for providing technical support, diagnosing and repairing faults in electrical and control equipment, and contributing to process improvements and new projects through the development, modification, installation, and commissioning of electrical control systems and PLC programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and maintain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), SCADA, and communication systems
• Oversee site-wide electrical systems, ensuring compliance with local standards and regulations
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to support operational efficiency
• Utilise Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking and planning maintenance activities
• Identify, source, and procure electrical and control equipment as required
• Design and implement plant improvements and modifications to enhance productivity
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults in plant electrical and control systems
• Test, install, and calibrate transducers and actuators
• Install and configure variable frequency and servo drives
• Support the training and development of Electricians and Apprentices

Safety and Compliance

You are expected to uphold and practice company safety procedures, including:

• Adhering to Work Health & Safety (WH&S) policies, including safe lifting protocols
• Following established procedures and work instructions
• Maintaining good manufacturing practices and food safety standards

Mandatory Qualifications and Skills

• Current A Class Electrical License
• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Background in continuous process manufacturing

Desirable Qualifications

• Proven experience and/or qualifications in Allen Bradley PLC systems
• Proficiency in RSLogix programming
• Experience with Beckhoff, Siemens, and Omron systems

About You

• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team

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This is a unique opportunity for self-motivated professionals seeking advancement into a senior maintenance role. If you are ready to contribute to our maintenance leadership team and help drive operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

To be considered for this role, your application must include a covering letter and resume.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognise that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.