Industrial Electrician
Industrial Electrician
Port Otago Group’s business comprises a regional container terminal, bulk port activities, cruise and property investment and development. We service South Canterbury, Otago, and Southland, working with customers to streamline their supply chains. Our culture is hands-on, safety focused and encourages continuous improvement.
About the Role:
Port Otago has a rare opportunity for a suitably experienced Industrial Electrician to work within our Maintenance team on a permanent full-time basis, working on some of Dunedin’s biggest, tallest, and most complex equipment.
Reporting to our Electrical Supervisor, this role focuses on providing routine electrical support, including (but not limited to) scheduled maintenance, diagnosing breakdowns, and repairing faults across Port Otago's diverse assets. These include Ship-to-Shore Cranes, mobile fleet equipment (such as straddle carriers and empty container handlers), as well as marine equipment, fixed plant, ancillary equipment, and electrical infrastructure networks.
This position is critical for ensuring the sound operation of these assets, and you will be responsible for troubleshooting and problem-solving electrical faults quickly to minimise downtime.
Work Allocation:
Our Maintenance team provides 24-hour technical support to Container Vessel operation activities based on shipping schedules and planned maintenance activities. As part of our team, you will be provided with an indicative weekly roster each Friday which includes one guaranteed day off (GDO) to help support work/home balance. In addition to the GDO the indicative roster includes:
- Indicative roster for Tues/Wed/Thu/Fri (actual roster confirmed by 1500 day prior).
- Confirmed roster for Sat/Sun/Mon.
- A guaranteed minimum of 40 hours each week (4 x 10-hour shifts or 5 x 8-hour shifts depending on your team rotation).
- Indicative notice if overtime shifts may be required (up to 50 hours) which are typically needed during our peak season.
About You:
Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Electrical Trade Certificate or National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (min level 4)
- NZ Registered with current Electricians Practicing License
- Extensive experience as an Industrial Electrician
- Siemens drive systems experience
- Experience & knowledge in using PLC diagnostic tools would be advantageous
- Ability to work unsupervised, and under high-pressure situations i.e managing equipment breakdowns
- Structured technical problem-solving abilities using root cause methodology
- Knowledge of working with modern maintenance management systems
- Experience in working at height, the safe use of elevated work platforms and fall restraint systems
- Knowledge of computerised systems. E.g. Windows, Maximo and Microsoft Office
- An ability to achieve results within a performance focused team
- A positive, collaborative attitude that embraces challenges with confidence
- A true passion for Health & Safety including excellent personal safety standards
Pay and Benefits:
- Base salary of $108,655.20 for a 40-hour working week
- Availability allowance of $100 per week which you are paid to be available to be allocated for an additional shift each week
- Overtime rates
- Yearly Trade Qualification allowance
- Weekly Tool Allowance payment
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Health insurance for you, your partner, and dependent children (valued at $4000 p.a.)
- Superannuation matched up to 7% after 6 months service.
Why work for Port Otago?
- Collaborative work environment which encourages people to be as great as they can
- Free parking and EV Chargers
- Wellness Programme and initiatives such as Health Checks, Fruit Boxes and Free Period Products
- Contribution towards relocation costs to Dunedin.
Heads up:
- Based in Port Chalmers, Dunedin
- A full clean NZ Drivers licence is required
- You must be eligible to work in New Zealand
- You must be able to pass Ministry of Justice, ACC checks and a medical which includes a drug and alcohol test as part of our recruitment process
- We undertake random drug and alcohol testing
How do I apply?
Please apply online via our Port Otago Careers website to ensure our Port Otago Application Form is completed. Please ensure that you include a copy of your up-to-date CV along with your application.
Applications close 5pm, Monday 14 April 2025. Don’t delay, make sure you apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in.
