ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN
Permanent - Full time Role
ABOUT US
Tasmanian Irrigation Pty Ltd is a State-owned Company that develops, owns and operates irrigation schemes in Tasmania, in accordance with sound commercial practice, to facilitate the expansion of agricultural production in the State.
Tasmanian Irrigation owns and operates 19 irrigation schemes across the state, along with additional inherited infrastructure. Tasmanian Irrigation’s promise to our irrigator customers is to “provide irrigators reliable and consistent water at the lowest sustainable price while responsibly and sustainably managing our water resources, scheme assets and the environment.”
The Company also oversees development of irrigation schemes, funded through a unique public / private partnership model.
Tasmanian Irrigation now oversees 26,000 individual infrastructure assets with a replacement value of approximately $500 million and has the capacity to deliver more than 151,000 megalitres of irrigation water each year.
All schemes developed and operated by Tasmanian Irrigation are economically viable, environmentally sustainable, have strong community endorsement, are designed to last at least 100 years and deliver water at an average reliability of more than 95 per cent per annum.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are searching for a talented and experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technician with a proactive approach and positive attitude from an industrial, water or utilities background to join our Asset and Operations Team.
This position is a critical role within the Asset and Operations Team and supports TI’s capacity to deliver uninterrupted water supply to their irrigator body throughout the State. The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician is a state-wide role with a primary focus on the provision of repairs, routine maintenance, modifications, and installation work, whilst providing technical guidance and assistance.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Key to this role will be an individual’s ability to;
- Provide remote and field-based fault diagnosis and creative problem solving
- Coordinate and implement planned maintenance activities, repairs and modifications
- Deliver high quality technical support and advice
- Interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings, schematics, and P&ID’s
- Communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders
To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate prior experience in a similar position preferably within the development of irrigation schemes, mini-hydro power station, wastewater or sewerage networks or large-scale industrial installations.
The successful Electrical and Instrumentation Technician must;
- Hold a relevant technical qualification and HV electrical licence
- Have demonstrated skills in electrical, instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA, telemetry and PLC systems
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of Electrical Wiring Rules, Electrical Codes of Practice and the Electrical Safety Act
- Have a proactive and self-driven attitude with the ability to work autonomously
- Be aligned to TI’s people positive culture
As the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician you will work closely with scheme operators, other TI technical staff and the Manager, Assets and Operations to deliver electrical and instrumentation support across all TI irrigation schemes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work and live in Tasmania and contribute to the growth of the state’s agribusiness sector.
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN
You will have the opportunity to influence the organisation’s future growth which will make a visible impact right across Tasmania. You will be part of an organisation that will value you and support your future development, and you’ll be working in a positive and high-performance culture.
Some of the benefits our people enjoy include:
- Competitive remuneration package;
- Gym membership discounts;
- Private health corporate discounts;
- Flexible working arrangements (will vary depending upon the role);
- Free car parking at Launceston Airport (head office location) 365 days per year for both business and personal use;
- Health and Wellbeing Program;
- Tailored personal and professional development opportunities; and
- Employee Assistance Program access.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested applicants that meet the qualification and experience requirements as outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply via the Seek platform only.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
- Why you are interested in this position;
- What relevant experience and qualifications you have; and
- Why you think you’d be great for this role.
To obtain the position description for this role, visit the Career Opportunities page on TI’s website www.tasmanianirrigation.com.au or if you have any questions relating to the above position you can email .
*Please note that applications will be reviewed as received.