Electrician – Pumps, Irrigation & Automation

About the role

This is a varied, hands-on position for a qualified electrician working alongside our electrical division, ST8 Wide Electrical, delivering complete water, electrical and automation solutions across the Darling Downs. Your work covers pumping systems, irrigation, industrial electrical, automation, telemetry and remote monitoring. You could be installing a bore pump one day, fault-finding a processing facility the next, or commissioning a VSD, control panel or telemetry system on a remote agricultural site.

Key responsibilities

• Electrical installation, maintenance and breakdown work

• Wiring and commissioning pumps, motors and control equipment

• Installing and fault-finding VSDs, motor starters and control panels

• Electrical work associated with bore pumps, irrigation and pressure systems

• Troubleshooting industrial and agricultural electrical faults

• Installing automation, telemetry and remote-monitoring equipment

• Testing installations and ensuring compliance with relevant standards

• Completing accurate job notes, timesheets and service records

• Communicating with clients and coordinating with our irrigation and field teams

• Supporting apprentices and less-experienced team members

About you

• Current Queensland Electrical Mechanic Licence

• Current Queensland driver licence

• Construction Industry White Card

• Current CPR and LVR qualifications

• Australian working rights

• Take pride in producing neat, reliable work

• Have strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

• Can work autonomously and take ownership of a job

• Communicate clearly with clients and teammates

• Are reliable, accountable and committed to safety

About us

Think Water Toowoomba and ST8 Wide Electrical operate from the same premises as one team. Together, we provide practical water, electrical and automation solutions for agricultural, industrial and commercial clients throughout Toowoomba and the Darling Downs. Our vision is to be the region's most trusted leader in innovative irrigation and electrical solutions. We value attention to detail, dependable service, continuous improvement and a respectful, unified workplace.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience

• Penalty rates for applicable overtime and after-hours work

• Profit-sharing opportunities

• Company vehicle provided

• Employer-funded training and upskilling

• Exposure to pumping, automation, VSDs, telemetry and control systems

• Variety across agricultural, industrial and commercial projects

• Early Friday finish