Industrial Electrician - Afternoon Shift

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.

Looking for more than just a toolbox job? As an Industrial Electrician with us, you’ll step into a hands-on maintenance role where every day brings something new. You’ll work on plants and heavy industrial equipment troubleshooting, improving, and keeping operations running smoothly.

This is an afternoon shift role, Monday to Friday, 10:30am – 6:30pm, with the possibility of morning shifts and overtime when required.

What makes this role stand out:

• 15% shift allowance + overtime

• Job stability with a global, industry-leading employer

• Variety - breakdowns, projects, preventative maintenance, and upgrades

• Career development - exposure to PLCs, SCADA systems, and large-scale automation

• Tools to succeed - company mobile + laptop provided

Your Responsibilities

As part of our NSW Maintenance Team at our St Marys site, you’ll report to the Maintenance Supervisor and work closely with operators, fitters, and engineers. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring our plants run at their best by:

• Assisting with plant and equipment breakdowns through efficient fault finding and electrical troubleshooting

• Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance

• Maintaining inventory control of electrical spare parts

• Managing and coordinating electrical contractors on small projects

• Completing all required safety documentation, including risk assessments and work permits

• Supporting the State Engineering Manager with procurement of electrical equipment

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Electrical trade qualification + proven industrial experience

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and machinery

• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

• A strong safety mindset with solid WHS knowledge

• Computer literacy + basic PLC/SCADA knowledge

• Current driver’s licence

• Flexibility for morning shifts and overtime when required

Good to have, but not essential:

• EWP ticket

• Working at Heights ticket

• HV ticket

• Forklift licence

Bring your electrical expertise to where it matters! Click 'Apply' and upload your resume. We look forward to hearing from you!

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.