_{27th October, 2026}

The Opportunity   
  
James Hardie is on the hunt for a Shift Electrician who will be part of the team of tradesmen providing maintenance support to the Manufacturing plant.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role will be responsible for executing electrical maintenance and breakdown support to ensure that the electrical systems function at a level that supports the operational team’s requirements for safe, reliable factory processing equipment.
  
Shift: Rotating roster, 4 on 4 off (2 days/2 nights) 12 hour shifts
   
What you’ll do

• Completing maintenance jobs to the satisfaction of internal customers including but not limited to:
• Making or marking up drawings of electrical circuits
• Removing or installing pieces of equipment
• Performing online preventative maintenance inspections of machinery
• Fault finding and diagnosing break downs on machinery
• Replacing sensors, limit switches, checking/changing PLC code, checking drive parameters
• Changing out any electrical components including items such as motors, cables, plugs, switches, sensors, lights, etc
• Carrying out minor tasks outside of scope of role, such as assisting fitter or operators as required – this goes for any support person
• Resetting overloads on equipment and investigating the cause of repeat overloads
• Replacing electrical circuitry (e.g. wiring, contactors, fuses, relays, etc.) as required inside electrical panels
• Completing safety forms such as JSA or CTW
• Re-designing electrical circuits to make them more effective – must be approved by Engineer
• Assisting with identifying and implementing plant performance improvement opportunities
• Ensure that James Hardie’s operations are in line with Work Health and Safety Requirements
• Complying with any reasonable request related to health and safety including attending health and safety related training, participating in health and safety initiatives / activities and ensuring that either your acts or omissions do not place any person at risk

What you’ll bring

• Electrical Trade Certificate or higher qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a heavy process manufacturing environment
• Experience with industrial control systems such as PLC’s, specifically for diagnostic problem solving.
• Servo drive (SEW) and DC motor experience – trouble shooting and program changing.
• Aptitude for hands-on work coupled with fault-finding and strong problem solving skills
• Commitment to personal safety through following James Hardie’s safety vision

The following knowledge are highly desirable, but not essential: 

• Forklift Licence
• EWP licence
• High Voltage training
• SAP Experience

Working @ James Hardie

• Stable growth at a global building products manufacturer
• Bonus scheme for all eligible employees
• Product discounts
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks for the Primary Carer (including super) and two weeks for secondary carer 
• 2 Volunteer days per year
• Plenty of employee rewards and benefits including a rewards and recognition program
• Fitness Passport Program
• Online shopping discounts
• International & domestic development and progression opportunities
• Access to thousands of free self-development modules via James Hardie University
• Annual business conferences with Award gala dinners
• Free annual health checks
• Employee Assistance Program access for you & your immediate family members
• Hassle free, no cost and confidential access to our onsite psychologists & physiotherapists (specific sites)

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women; you can visit our WORK180 Page @ https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/james-hardie-australia-pty-ltd to find out more including a list of all our benefits and policies.  

All successful applicants will be required to complete a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening. 

As part of our recruitment process, a talent pool will be created for applicants who have been identified and assessed for a range of similar roles across our plants.

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