The Company

As a result of continual national growth, Lai Switchboards Queensland are seeking Electrical Engineering Technicians to join their team, who are excited about the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding, and lucrative career with us.

Schedule:

Full Time position: Monday – Friday & with overtime.

Wages / Salary

Waged position - earn between $75,000.00pa to $80,000.00pa exclusive of superannuation.

The Position

We are currently seeking Electrical Engineering Technicians. The ideal candidates must have the ability to work as part of a team. They must be self-motivated with excellent attention to detail, enthusiastic, reliable and punctual.

Key Competencies and Skills:

Understanding of power/control circuits and being able to follow wiring diagrams/schematics
Work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality
Positive "can do" attitude & reliable with excellent work ethic
A commitment to safe work practices
Possess a good attitude and be confident in problem-solving
Highly motivated

Desirable Competencies:

Experience mounting electrical equipment, mechanical support/protection
Trade qualification “A Class licence”
Experience in the electrical switchboard industry.
Experience wiring main switchboards, motor control centres, PLC / RIO panels and distribution boards
Experience with busbar fabrication
Preparing drawings, plans and diagrams of electrical installations and circuits
Assisting Electrical Engineers and Engineering Technologists in the design and layout of electrical installations and circuits on substations, switchgear, cabling systems and motor control systems.
Collecting data, performing tests and complex calculations, graphing results, and preparing charts and tabulations.
estimating materials costs and quantities.
Inspecting designs and finished products for compliance with specifications and regulations.
Assembling, installing, testing, calibrating, modifying and repairing electrical equipment and installations to conform with regulations and safety requirements.
Undertaking electrical workshop functions such as installing assemblies for protection relays, metering and indicating devices.
Previous experience in wiring LV switchboards

What we can offer:

LAI Group encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where your hard work and input do not go unnoticed. We work with our employees to help them reach their full potential, offering opportunities for training on specific courses that support their professional development.

As a family-owned business, LAI Group treats every employee as a family member. From the moment you begin with LAI Group, you are a member of the family.

Overtime is available.

Paid training courses to contribute to your professional development (Forklift, EWP, Dogging, First Aid, Leadership/mental health awareness training, and LVR/CPR).

Site uniform, including PPCE.

An easy-to-access Employee Assistance Program that has the support resources available to assist with your physical, mental, and financial health.

Banking benefits through our trusted workplace banking provider.

Corporate Private Health is available.

Available company resources.

Looking for stability and an organised workplace? LAI has projects in the pipeline, which strengthen the economy and enhance our workers’ skills. Work scheduled hours at our facilities, with the option to do site work, whilst being well compensated.

Work for a company that respects you and your family’s needs. Through open and honest communication, we support one another and work together to create a safer and more respectful workplace.

We look forward to finding the appropriate candidates to join our team here in Queensland.

LAI Group is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. We encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from indigenous backgrounds, women seeking non-traditional trade opportunities, and mature aged people.