Electrician - Koorda

We are CBH

We bring our values to life every day by being Collaborative, Respectful, Reliable, Sustainable. Our values are more than just words they guide how we work with each other, farmers, suppliers, partners, and the communities we operate in. These values and behaviours represent the CBH team at our best and are what we need to collectively demonstrate to achieve our Path to 2033 strategic objectives.

CBH has a strong and proud history of serving and returning value to WA growers since 1933.

We are a proud Western Australian co-operative and as Australia's largest co-operative we are a leader in the Australian grain industry. We have grown from humble roots into one of the world's largest and most efficient grain supply chains, delivering millions of tonnes of quality Western Australian grain into the hands of customers around the world each year.

Our storage and handling system currently receives and exports around 90 per cent of the Western Australian grain harvest and is regarded as one of the best in the world.

Our core purpose is to sustainably create and return value to current and future West Australian grain growers.

Empowering our people

CBH is more than just a place of work, it's a community of people who are passionate and committed to our core purpose.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a safe and rewarding working environment for our people, with a strong culture of developing and enhancing our employees' capabilities.

We invite you to use your skills and expertise to make your mark to help CBH sustainably create and return value for grain growers in Western Australia.

We are seeking a skilled and safety focused Electrician to join our team in Koorda to contribute to the success of our dedicated operations team.

A typical day could see you travelling to any of the receival sites for preventative maintenance or for any breakdown issues within our Area 6 & 7 which include sites within the Shire of Koorda, Dowerin, Mukinbudin and Mt Marshall..

Accommodation and relocation options may be available.  

What you’ll be doing

• Preventative and corrective maintenance on fixed and portable machinery including diagnosing and fault-finding PLC controlled equipment, which includes but not limited to elevators and conveyors, trippers, and dust systems 

• Completing basic administrative tasks to manage the maintenance function within SAP. 

Standard shifts are Monday to Friday; however, you may be required to work on the weekends or additional hours over the busy harvest period. 

In addition to sharing our values, our new Electrician would:

• Hold a current WA Electrical Workers License 

• Hold an unrestricted Drivers Licence 

• Have experience in fixed plant maintenance, diagnostics and problem solving  

• Be willing to live in remote or regional country locations 

• Work extended and unpredictable hours depending on Harvest and grain out-loading 

• Work at heights, confined spaces and in areas with a high grain dust concentration 

• Possess intermediate computer skills 

• Display the desire and willingness to learn and accept new challenges 

Possession of the following will be desired but not essential 

• HR or MR Drivers Licence 

• Current hazardous area installation certification 

• Senior First Aid Certificate 

• HV Switching Ticket 

• Experience in PLC Unity and Proworx N.X.T 

• Experience in operating SAP Maintenance modules, automation, and PLC control systems. 

What we Offer

• Standard Shifts of Monday to Friday (some weekend or additional hours may be required over harvest)

• Competitive rates and benefits

• Health insurance for you and your immediate family

• Relocation costs 

• 13-weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender) 

• Corporate Employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services.

• Ongoing training and professional development 

• Employee assistance program 

• Salary sacrificing options.

About the Location - Koorda

Situated 3 hours north-east of Perth, Koorda is a rich agricultural regional centre boasting great amenities and facilities. Enjoy the relaxed country lifestyle, the low cost of living and affordable housing, along with a safe community in a  quaint country town, there is something for everyone. For more information visit https://www.koorda.wa.gov.au/

We bring our values to life every day by being Collaborative, Respectful, Reliable, Sustainable. Our values are more than just words they guide how we work with each other, farmers, suppliers, partners, and the communities we operate in. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a safe and rewarding working environment for our people, with a strong culture of developing and enhancing our employees’ capabilities. We invite you to become part of a dynamic, diverse organisation with a bright future.

CBH is genuinely committed to diversity and inclusion. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution of every one of our people makes our culture.  Put simply - you can be yourself here.

If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you and encourage you to apply.  To find out more about working at CBH Click Here alternatively, to speak to a member of our People and Culture team, please contact (08) 9237 9670.