Electrician / Technician

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Location
Gladstone, Queensland
Category
Trades & Services
Salary
$64.00 - $64.00 Hourly
Posted
10-Apr-2026
Work type
Casual/Temp
Contact
Kirsty Quinn
Reference
185349
Chandler Macleod is currently seeking experienced Electrician Technicians for immediate starts at Rio Tinto Yarwun Operations in Gladstone. These are site-based roles supporting ongoing maintenance within a large-scale, safety-driven industrial environment.

Role Details
  • Start: ASAP
  • Roster: 9-day fortnight
  • Hours: 10-hour shifts
  • Location: Yarwun Refinery (Residential – no FIFO)
About the Role

Working within Rio Tinto Aluminium – Yarwun, you will support maintenance activities critical to plant reliability and safe operations. This role suits tradespeople who thrive in structured environments with established systems, strong safety culture, and clear expectations.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain natural gas infrastructure and electrical systems in line with site standards
  • Perform instrumentation calibration and preventative maintenance
  • Work with PLC systems (including Allen Bradley), VSDs, and automated plant equipment
  • Contribute to defect elimination and asset performance via RTBS
  • Complete commissioning, testing, and post-maintenance housekeeping activities
About you:
  • Electrical Trade Certificate (mandatory)
  • Instrumentation qualification (highly regarded)
  • Experience with gas assets (preferred)
  • Working at Heights & Confined Space tickets (advantageous)
  • Strong safety focus within heavy industry environments
  • Ability to work within structured maintenance systems and procedures
  • White Card, Forklift (FL), EWP, and heavy industry experience
If you’re a qualified Electrical Technician looking for a well-structured role in a major industrial environment, we want to hear from you.

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.
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