Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Start: Immediate
Duration: Contracts typically 3–6 months, with longer term opportunities available through to Aug 2026
Roster: 9 day fortnight, 10 hour shifts, no public holiday work
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 6am to 4pm
 
About the Role
Our client, Rio Tinto Aluminium – Boyne Smelters, is seeking experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians to support ongoing maintenance activities across site operations. These positions play a key role in maintaining asset reliability and ensuring safe operation of electrical, instrumentation and natural gas systems. This opportunity suits tradespeople who value structured maintenance practices, established systems and a strong safety focused work environment within a large scale heavy industry setting.
 
Key Responsibilities
• Maintain natural gas infrastructure and electrical systems in accordance with site standards
• Conduct instrument calibration and preventative maintenance tasks
• Work with PLC systems including Allen Bradley, variable speed drives and automated plant equipment
• Support defect elimination and provide asset performance feedback through RTBS
• Complete commissioning, testing and housekeeping activities following maintenance tasks
 
What We’re Looking For
• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Instrumentation certification highly regarded
• Experience maintaining gas assets preferred
• Working at Heights and Confined Space tickets advantageous
• Proven safety focus within heavy industry environments
• Ability to work within structured maintenance systems and procedures
 
Why Join Us
• Work within a Rio Tinto operational environment with clear expectations and established systems
• Strong safety leadership and structured maintenance planning
• Predictable roster supporting work life balance
• Residential role with no FIFO or shutdown travel
 
If you meet the above requirements and are seeking a stable, well-structured role within a major industrial operation, please submit your application today. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

 
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion .