Job Description

Automation and Electrical Technician – Irrigation

Formed in 2006 and previously known as Riverina Water Engineering, Yenda Prods Irrigation (RWE) is a collaboration between Yenda Producers Co-operative and Jak Ormesher. For over a decade RWE has expanded to become a major irrigation company and has gained recognition for introducing new technology and practices to the water industry.

RWE is growing and is looking for a suitably experienced professional to join the team.

Key Responsibilities
• Installing, upgrading, servicing, diagnosing and repairing electrical systems and automation works in irrigation systems.
• Interpreting irrigation system electrical requirements from in house and third-party designs.
• Determining electrical capacity for a turn key project.
• Providing accurate bill of quantities and costings for electrical and automation works.
• Installing and maintaining all components in an electrical system.
• Installing or upgrading electrical boards and assessing and correcting electrical faults.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable electrical codes, legislation and safety standards.
• Maintaining accurate records for completed jobs.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining and developing positive relationships with customers, contractors and suppliers.

Benefits and perks
• Above award remuneration.
• Annual leave loading.
• Uniform allowance.
• A constant focus upon safe work practices, staff development and career progression.
• A diverse, flexible, supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Prosperous regional living and a work/life balance with limited travel.
• Become part of a group of companies that promotes and sustains a community co-operative approach for our customers, providing the highest level of service and commitment.

About you – skills and experience sought
• Positive, passionate and proactive attitude and a desire to work within a challenging and diverse work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Electrical Licence (or is working towards or able to obtain an electrical licence)
• Previous experience with VFD, PLC, Radio Communication and Irrigation Controllers.
• Electrical CAD experience.
• National Licence to Perform High Risk Work – LF (to be obtained on job, if not current).
• Current driver licence (class C).
• White card.

To apply for this fulltime position, please email the General Manager Laura Andreazza landreazza@rwe.net.au with your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications now open.