Electrician-St Marys

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

Your New Role

We have an excellent opportunity available for a motivated and experienced Electrician to work for the NSW maintenance team, based at our St Mary’s site.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be working alongside operators, fitters and engineers within a busy industrial environment.

You will work on the recycling plants which requires technical and diagnostic skills, fault finding, basic knowledge of PLC’s and Scada systems.  

This position includes an additional shift allowance of 15% + overtime

Company mobile and laptop provided

Hours of Work: 10:30am – 6:30 pm Monday – Friday with the possibility of morning shift and overtime when required.

For further information or to express your interest please email Ali Nozari ali.nozari@simsmm.com

Your Responsibilities Will Include 

• Assist with plant and equipment breakdowns through troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues efficiently
• Inventory control of electrical spare parts
• Manage electrical contractors on small projects
• Complete safety documentation including but not limited to risk assessments & work permits
• Assist state engineering manager with the procurement of electrical equipment
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance

To Be Successful in This Opportunity, You Will Have

• Trade qualification with industrial experience
• A current driver’s license
• Proven experience in an industrial setting
• Experience working within a team and collaboration with contractors
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Sound knowledge of electrical systems and machinery
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong focus on safety, with sound understanding of Workplace health and safety
• Flexibility to work in the morning shift and overtime as required
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to daily work
• Basic knowledge of PLC’s and Scada systems
• Proficient computer skills

It Will Be of Added Advantage If You Have

•    EWP Ticket advantageous but not essential
•    Working at heights ticket
•    HV ticket
•    Forklift ticket

In Return, We Offer

•    Join an environmentally conscious company recognised as the most sustainable corporation in 2024 on Corporate Knights' Global 100 index. We are dedicated to ecologically sound practices, minimising waste, and protecting the environment. 
•    Parental Leave: Sims is pleased to offer a paid parental leave policy, providing 12 weeks of paid leave for primary carer and 6 weeks for non-primary carer. This benefit is available to parents involved in the birth or adoption of a child, affirming our commitment to supporting employees through major life changes.
•    Novated Lease: Access to tax-effective vehicle leasing, providing both convenience and savings.
•    BUPA Discounts: Access exclusive health insurance discounts for you and your loved ones. 
•    Prioritise your mental and emotional well-being with confidential counselling and support services through our tailored EAP program. 
•    Access exclusive superannuation sessions tailored to enhance your understanding and management of superannuation benefits, providing valuable insights and support for your financial well-being. 

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.