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Trades Electrician

DP World
Full-time
On-site
Port Botany, New South Wales, Australia
Mechanical & Electrical
Description

Job Purpose

DP World is one of the world’s leading supply chain solutions providers, operating over 60 ports globally. At our Port Botany Terminal, we play a critical role in supporting Australia’s trade and logistics network.

We are seeking a motivated Industrial Electrician with electrical instrumentation and process control experience to join our Engineering team at Port Botany. Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing terminal equipment to original manufacturer specifications and local engineering standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations across the terminal. This role is under the General Maintenance Roster (DP World Sydney Enterprise Agreement 2024).

Key Accountabilities

  • Perform planned and unplanned industrial electrical maintenance, including fault diagnosis and breakdown response

  • Provide guidance to operational staff during basic fault-finding activities

  • Work safely on or near low-voltage electrical installations, in compliance with AS/NZS 4836:2011 and AS 3000

  • Ensure all isolations are conducted in accordance with LOTO procedures

  • Collaborate closely with maintenance fitters during servicing and repairs

  • Ensure equipment design or functionality is not modified without appropriate authorisation and Management of Change (MOC) approval

  • Undertake electrical repairs and refurbishment to required standards

  • Accurately record maintenance activity in the Work Order Management System (CMMS), including fault details, root cause (where known), repairs undertaken, and follow-up actions

  • Support continuous improvement by reducing repeat failures and improving equipment reliability

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Certificate IV in Electrotechnology (or higher)

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a licensed Industrial Electrician / Technician

  • Experience with electrical instrumentation and process control (desired)

  • Strong working knowledge of Siemens PLCs and Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

  • Ability to interpret electrical drawings and ladder logic

  • Current CPR and Low Voltage Rescue (LVR) certification

  • Sound knowledge of OHS&E requirements

  • Willingness and ability to work a rotating roster, at heights, and outdoors

  • EWP, Forklift, Dogging and/or Rigging High Risk Work Licences (desired)

 

About DP World

DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

Information for internal applicants:

Before applying for an internal vacancy, please inform your Line Manager and obtain their approval.

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