Purpose and Impact: Amentum has an exciting opportunity for a full-time position in the role of an experienced Electrician to join their team in the Alice Springs Office.  

The electrician position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor with day-to-day activities overseen by the Senior Maintenance Officer. You will perform the electrical maintenance and repair of domestic switchboards and equipment on residential properties in Alice Springs. Occasional overtime and callouts will be required. 

Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday 0730- 1600Hrs and Friday 0730-1330Hrs (38 hour week)  

Essential Responsibilities:  

• Maintenance tasks including programmed (planned) maintenance or repairs as required. 

• Perform fault finding as required. 

• Repair and replace faulty wiring and defective parts as necessary. 

• Connect electrical systems to power supply. 

• Test continuity of circuits. 

• Perform tasks for project type work as required. 

• Liaise with others to notify and organize tasks to be undertaken as required. 

• Ensure equipment is maintained to operate in a safe manner in accordance with ASNZ:3000. 

• Report any incidents to management as a priority. 

• Use computer systems to record and plan work tasks. 

• Work as part of a team. 

• Assist in other areas of facilities and maintenance from time to time as required. 

• Ensure safety is an integral part of everyday activities. 

• Perform other duties as directed by the Vesta management team.  

 
Qualifications: 

Minimum Essential 

• Trade Qualification – Cert III in Electrotechnology Electrician. 

• Demonstrated 3-5 years’ experience in construction and domestic maintenance work. 

• Ability to be the Nominee for the company Electrical Contractors Licence. This requires either completion of a NT Contractors examination (or willing to do so) or have been a nominee on an NT Contractors Licence in the past 3 years. 

• Ability to work within a team environment. 

• Ability to work professionally with minimal supervision. 

• Good interpersonal skills with a customer service focus. 

• Good communication skills – verbal and written. 

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and successfully complete assigned tasks. 

• Demonstrated ability to identify and analyse issues and develop solutions to problems. 

Desirable 

• CPR/Low voltage rescue. 

• First Aid Certificate. 

• Training in appropriate safety procedures (i.e., Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights, Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Lockout/Tagout, Working in Trenches etc.). 

• NT Work safe High Risk Work – Boom type Elevated Work Platform licence. 

TICKETS AND LICENCES 

Minimum Essential  

• Current Driver’s License 

Desirable 

• HR Driver’s License 

Minimum Years of Experience: 

• At least 3 years’ experience as a trade qualified electrician. 

Required Certifications:  

• Trade qualification in an appropriate building trade 

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: 

Alice Springs climate ranges from cold winters to hot summers. Electrician activities include indoor and outdoor works in varying conditions. Activities include working in roof cavities and on roofs in these conditions. 

EHS Requirement 

All Vesta personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Vesta is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the JDFPG Handbook, each person is responsible for: 

• Completing work task in a safe manner 

• Reporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or Vesta PMO/EHS Manager 

• Continuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the JDFPG Handbook during the performance of their work 

• Red-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to “STOP WORK” if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environment 

Statement of Work Requirement 

• At least 18 years of age. 

• Able to fluently read, write and speak English 

Clearance Required:   It is a condition of employment at JDFPG that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role.  The employee will require a NV-1/SECRET Department of Defense Security Clearance (Australian) or SSBI (U.S.) clearance. 

QUALITY REQUIREMENT 

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction.  It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.  Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Program and carry out job activities in compliance with the Quality System documents and customer contracts.  Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. 

PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE 

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to their job.