Maintenance Electrician

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer with a strong electrical background to support our manufacturing facility. Your primary focus will be maintaining the electrical components in machinery, production lines, and infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations that maximize productivity.

This position is based in Dunsandel, Canterbury, and involves shift work comprising 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off, providing a dynamic work schedule. This is an excellent chance to broaden your expertise in technical and instrumentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure mechanical reliability of the canning process equipment and assist other site operations as required.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems to avoid breakdowns.
• Quickly identify and repair electrical faults, offering guidance on best electrical practices.
• Support manufacturing activities through planned preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Provide responsive maintenance support to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Contribute your expertise to root cause analysis (RCA) and breakdown elimination (BDE) processes across the business.
• Develop and document maintenance procedures.

Required Skills and Experience

• Possess an Electrical Trade Certificate along with a current Electrical Practicing Licence.
• Experienced in installing and maintaining industrial electrical systems and components.
• Proficient with PLC automation, SCADA/HMI systems, and knowledgeable in variable speed drives (VSDs).
• Familiar with root cause analysis programs.
• Desirable experience or understanding of process equipment instrumentation.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities to diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues efficiently.

About Synlait

Synlait Milk Limited is a global leader in dairy nutrition driven by purpose and values encapsulated in the Synlait Spirit. Our team embodies "Be The Difference," emphasizing curiosity, innovation, and impact. We "Move as One" through collaboration and respect, and we strive to be "Right on the Mark" in delivering high-quality nutritional products worldwide. Joining Synlait means being part of an inclusive and supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage with partnerships offering great benefits and discounts.
• Generous parental leave supported by our Matua policy.
• Recognition as a B Corp TM certified company reflecting our commitment to social and environmental performance.
• Opportunities to join social clubs and engage with colleagues beyond work.

Additional Information

Applicants residing outside New Zealand must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. We encourage early applications as the recruitment process will proceed on a rolling basis and the position may close once suitable candidates have been identified.