Electrician

Trade · Leichhardt, Sydney NSW, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

Electrician or Junior Electrician? Here is a chance to specialise. This Sydney role focuses on standby power, generator controls and critical building systems, well beyond routine electrical jobs.

The work happens on commercial sites: generator testing, electrical upgrades, fault diagnosis and control systems, with engineering support available and room to grow your technical skills. Your practical background must be genuine and demonstrable, because that is what the role is built on.

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Key Responsibilities

Diagnose faults in generator controllers, PLCs and control circuits, and test and troubleshoot Automatic Transfer Switches and associated switchgear
Service and maintain electrical components of standby generators, and carry out the electrical side of generator upgrades and modifications
Run generator and emergency power tests during building shutdowns, including AFSS-related testing
Read and work from electrical schematics and single-line diagrams
Wire and test control systems
Assist with generator commissioning and system upgrades
Investigate technical problems and implement practical solutions
Work independently while keeping the wider team informed
Work with engineering personnel on specialist generator projects and help with telemetry and control-system applications
Attend scheduled night and weekend works, with additional shutdown and overtime opportunities available

Requirements & Eligibility

Must be based in Sydney or willing to relocate
Current NSW Electrical Licence is essential
Full NSW Driver Licence required, plus the ability to drive a manual vehicle
Proven practical electrical trade experience backed by verifiable employment history that shows genuine electrical skills
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and single-line diagrams
A strong hands-on approach, confident with electrical and trade tools
Ability to diagnose problems and reach practical solutions
Comfortable working independently when required and contributing within a small team
Generator controller experience with Deep Sea, Cummins, CAT or Woodward is advantageous
Interest in PLCs, control wiring, telemetry and standby power systems, and availability for occasional night and weekend work
Eligible applicants may be considered for visa sponsorship

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