Service Technician
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Adelaide, SA, Australia · Full-Time · $53 - $58/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Industrial electricians in Adelaide who fancy specialising should look at this Service Technician role looking after overhead cranes, hoists, gantries and other lifting systems. The work is field-based: travelling to industrial sites to find faults, carry out preventative maintenance, commission equipment and respond to breakdowns.
A willingness to learn crane and lifting technology is expected, so strong electrical fundamentals, hands-on PLC fault-finding and the confidence to solve problems alone matter most. Some travel outside the metro area is part of it, along with a place on the on-call roster. Suitable candidates with verified qualifications and relevant experience may be considered for sponsorship. UK industrial electricians from manufacturing or maintenance roles are the sort of people this suits.
On your CV, show your licence and electrotechnology qualification, the PLCs and drives you have fault-found and your industrial maintenance history. Prepare a crane and hoist electrical CV with Build AI CV before applying.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose electrical faults on overhead cranes, hoists and industrial lifting gear, using strong diagnostic skills on complex problems
- Respond to breakdowns and emergency call-outs and complete repairs
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and electrical inspections, servicing equipment to the required standard and keeping clear service reports and maintenance records
- Test, commission and troubleshoot crane control systems, including PLCs, motors, contactors, VSDs, limit switches and associated controls
- Travel to customer sites across the metro area and regional areas, with occasional interstate work when needed
- Take part in the rotating on-call roster
Requirements & Eligibility
- Cert III in Electrotechnology, or an equivalent qualification
- Current Electrical Licence or Provisional Electrical Licence
- Proven industrial electrical experience with hands-on PLC fault-finding
- Can diagnose electrical faults on your own, with practical knowledge of industrial motors and control systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Works independently and keeps customer relationships professional
- Willing to learn overhead crane and lifting equipment technology
- Willing to travel approximately 10–30% outside metropolitan areas
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