Industrial Electrician – Automation, Controls & Machinery
CMS Electrical Services Pty Ltd | Sydney Based | Full-Time*
CMS Electrical Services is looking for an experienced Industrial Electrician to join our growing team. We specialise in industrial electrical, automation, machine servicing and control systems, working across manufacturing, waste and recycling, water treatment, processing and industrial facilities throughout Sydney and NSW. This is a hands-on industrial role for someone who enjoys
fault finding, machinery, electrical and mechanical work, automation and solving problems.
Our electricians don't just connect cables. We work on complete machines and systems and are often responsible for diagnosing the problem, dismantling equipment, replacing or repairing components, rewiring, testing and getting the machine operational again.
The Role Your work will include a mixture of electrical, automation and mechanical-electrical work, including: * Industrial electrical installation, service and maintenance
* Servicing and repairing automated machinery
* Electrical and mechanical fault finding
*Breakdown diagnosis and repair
* Removing and replacing electric motors and gearmotors
* Motor, gearbox, coupling and drive system replacement Disconnecting, removing, refitting and recommissioning motors
*Working with pumps, conveyors, compactors, balers, hydraulic equipment and other industrial machinery
* PLC-controlled machinery and automated systems
* Motor control circuits, MCCs and control panels
* VSDs, soft starters and DOL motor control
* Sensors, proximity switches, limit switches and instrumentation
* Solenoids, actuators and electrically controlled pneumatic/hydraulic equipment
* Machine wiring and control system modifications
* Industrial switchboard and control panel installation and modification
* Safety circuits, interlocks, emergency stops and machine safety systems
* Industrial communications and control networks
* Testing and commissioning
* Preventative maintenance and machine servicing
* Electrical upgrades and plant modifications
* Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and control drawings.
Depending on your experience and interests, there is also the opportunity to become more involved in PLC programming, HMI development, automation design and commissioning.
Mechanical Aptitude We are specifically looking for an electrician who is comfortable getting their hands dirty and working on machinery. You should be confident or willing to become confident with tasks such as:
* Pulling and replacing motors
* Removing guards and machine components to access equipment * Replacing sensors, actuators and mechanical-electrical components
* Basic alignment and fitting associated with motor replacement
* Diagnosing mechanical issues that may be causing electrical faults or overloads
* Working around gearboxes, chains, belts, couplings, pumps and hydraulic systems
* Safely dismantling and reassembling machinery as part of servicing and repairs You don't need to be a qualified fitter, but good mechanical aptitude is important for this position.
About You Ideally, you will have:
* NSW Electrical Licence
* Current driver's licence * Industrial electrical experience
*Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability
* Experience servicing industrial machinery
* Experience with three-phase motors and motor control
* Experience with VSDs and soft starters
* Ability to read electrical schematics * Experience with PLC-controlled machinery
* Good understanding of electrical safety, isolation and LOTO procedures
* Ability to work independently and take ownership of a job
* Good communication and customer service skills
* A practical, problem-solving mindset Attention to Detail is Essential The quality of our finished work is important to us. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship and pays attention to the details — whether they're terminating a control panel, installing conduit, replacing a motor, fault finding a machine or completing a major installation.
We expect work to be neat, correctly installed, properly tested and left in a professional condition. Someone who rushes through a job just to get it finished won't suit this position.
Automation Experience Experience with Omron, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, AutomationDirect, Schneider, ABB or similar automation equipment would be highly regarded but is not essential. PLC programming experience is also highly regarded; however, we are happy to develop the right industrial electrician who has strong fault-finding ability and a genuine interest in automation.
What We Offer At CMS, you'll get exposure to considerably more than standard electrical installation work.
We offer:
*Competitive hourly rate based on experience
* Full-time position with overtime opportunities
* Company vehicle for suitable applicants
* Varied industrial service and project work
* Hands-on experience with industrial and automated machinery
* Exposure to PLCs, HMIs, VSDs, instrumentation and automation
* Opportunity to develop PLC and automation skills
* Workshop and site-based work
* Involvement in projects from **design and switchboard manufacture through to installation and commissioning** * Opportunity to take ownership of jobs * Potential to develop into a senior industrial/automation role * Supportive team environment with a strong focus on quality workmanship ## The Person We're Looking For You don't need to know everything. We're looking for someone who can **think through a problem, fault-find logically, work with their hands and take pride in the finished result, If a machine breaks down, we want someone who is interested in finding out "why it failed", whether the problem is electrical, mechanical, control-related or a combination of all three. If you're an electrician who enjoys automated machinery, motors, controls, fault finding and hands-on industrial work, this could be a great opportunity to broaden your skills.
About CMS Electrical Services CMS Electrical Services provides industrial electrical, automation, machine servicing and control solutions to customers across Sydney and NSW. Our work includes industrial electrical installations, machinery servicing and breakdowns, PLC and HMI systems, switchboard and MCC manufacture, motor control, VSDs, instrumentation, machine safety, plant upgrades and commissioning. We work across a wide variety of industries and equipment, giving our electricians exposure to **complete industrial systems rather than just one part of the job.
If you're an industrial electrician looking for more variety, more technical work and the opportunity to develop further into automation and controls, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply with your resume and a brief outline of your industrial and machinery experience.
Pay: $44.00 – $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
