The PositionA unique opportunity now exists for a suitably qualified Electrical/Instrument Tradesperson to join this dynamic organisation. The successful applicant must be a self-starter, motivated, have strong fault-finding skills, trouble shooting and problem-solving ability as well as possessing good communication, organisational and teamwork skills. Applicants may be required to take part in abilities testing as part of the recruitment process.  The person we are seeking must possess the following:A dual trade Electrical / Instrumentation qualification, including a current Victorian Electrical LicenseTrade experience in maintaining, installing and repairing a wide variety of electrical and instrumentation industrial equipmentAbility to carry out shift workProven safety recordBe physically fit & able to complete the required tasks Desirable Criteria include:Car, High risk, RB, LF and WP licensesCurrent High Voltage (HV) Operator, RIC, HV Isolation experienceCompetency utilizing HV Switching programs and issuing HV PermitsMaintenance Rigging SkillsPrevious experience in heavy industryBeing computer literate to be able to understand Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)Experience with Type B gas workWages and conditions will be in accordance with the Opal Maryvale Mill Electrical & Plumbing Enterprise Agreement and will depend on the successful applicant’s skills and qualifications. How to Apply If you believe you possess the appropriate experience required for the roles, please forward a resume and a cover letter addressing the above criteria to hr.admin@opalanz.comApplications close on 1 October 2025

Electrical / Instrument Tradesperson

The Position

A unique opportunity now exists for a suitably qualified Electrical/Instrument Tradesperson to join this dynamic organisation. The successful applicant must be a self-starter, motivated, have strong fault-finding skills, trouble shooting and problem-solving ability as well as possessing good communication, organisational and teamwork skills. Applicants may be required to take part in abilities testing as part of the recruitment process.

 

 The person we are seeking must possess the following:

  • A dual trade Electrical / Instrumentation qualification, including a current Victorian Electrical License
  • Trade experience in maintaining, installing and repairing a wide variety of electrical and instrumentation industrial equipment
  • Ability to carry out shift work
  • Proven safety record
  • Be physically fit & able to complete the required tasks

 

Desirable Criteria include:

  • Car, High risk, RB, LF and WP licenses
  • Current High Voltage (HV) Operator, RIC, HV Isolation experience
  • Competency utilizing HV Switching programs and issuing HV Permits
  • Maintenance Rigging Skills
  • Previous experience in heavy industry
  • Being computer literate to be able to understand Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Experience with Type B gas work

Wages and conditions will be in accordance with the Opal Maryvale Mill Electrical & Plumbing Enterprise Agreement and will depend on the successful applicant’s skills and qualifications.

 

How to Apply

If you believe you possess the appropriate experience required for the roles, please forward a resume and a cover letter addressing the above criteria to hr.admin@opalanz.com

Applications close on 1 October 2025