Electrical Tradesperson FSE (Electrician)

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Electrical Tradesperson (Electrician) to join our Maintenance Team at West Swanson Port Terminal.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing critical port equipment—including Quay Cranes and Straddle Carriers—to ensure safe, reliable operation across our terminal.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance (PMs) and scheduled servicing
• Perform electrical repairs and refurbishments to engineering standards
• Respond promptly to breakdowns, ensuring safe and timely resolution
• Maintain safety as a top priority in all maintenance activities
• Ensure equipment is tested and safe before being returned to service
• Complete electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and component replacements
• Source parts and technical data required to perform tasks
• Use our CMMS (MAXIMO) to manage job cards, parts, and work reporting
• Provide effective shift handovers to supervisors
• Act as Relief Leading Hand or Shift Supervisor when required
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Completed Electrical Apprenticeship and Trade Qualification
  (e.g. Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician or Instrumentation)
• Valid A Grade Electrician’s Licence (Victoria)
• Proven experience in heavy fixed plant or mobile fleet electrical maintenance
• Ability to perform PLC fault finding and/or programming
• Competence using PC applications: Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings (CAD experience desirable).
• Ability to work at heights
• Current EWP, Forklift licence and licence to Perform High Risk Work will be highly regarded.
• Current Victorian drivers licence.
• Knowledge of manufacturer specifications and parts sourcing
• Proactive attitude toward diagnostics, upgrades, and continuous improvement
• Experience with maintenance management systems (e.g., MAXIMO)
• Highly regarded:
  • Siemens S7, Omron, ABB, or Allen Bradley PLCs
  • HMI systems, SCADA, or WinCC
  • AC motor drives, VSDs, VFDs, power factor correction systems
  • HV Switching (11KV)
  • Mechanical aptitude 

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail with a safety-first mindset
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Willingness to work irregular shifts (days/nights, weekends)
• Must hold or be eligible for an MSIC (Maritime Security Identification Card)

About DP World 

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 106,500 employees from 158 nationalities, spanning 73 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. In Asia Pacific, DP World employs more than 7,000 people and has ports and terminals in 17 locations.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.