Electrical And Instrumentation Team Lead

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Electrical & Instrumentation Team Lead to join our Ground Water Treatment Facility Team in Botany, NSW.

This is a leadership role for an experienced Electrical professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, people leadership, and long-term asset strategy.

Leading a team of three E&I Technicians, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of a major continuous manufacturing facility. You'll work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and technical teams to plan maintenance activities, improve asset performance, and ensure critical electrical and instrumentation systems remain compliant and fit for purpose. This role also contributes to long-term asset management and capital replacement planning.

This role includes participation in an on-call roster. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact within a global organisation committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability.

What you will be doing

• Lead and support a team of Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians to safely deliver maintenance activities;
• Coordinate weekly maintenance planning, scheduling, materials, and resource requirements;
• Partner with operations, mechanical and technical teams to optimise plant reliability and maintenance outcomes;
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for electrical and instrumentation systems;
• Develop long-term asset improvement and replacement plans to support operational performance;
• Maintain compliance across high-voltage systems, hazardous area equipment, functional safety systems, and engineering documentation.

What you will bring

• Electrical Trade Qualification and a current Electrical Contractor Licence (mandatory);
• Instrumentation qualifications (Cert III and/or Cert IV) highly regarded;
• Experience leading maintenance teams within manufacturing, chemical processing, mining, utilities, energy, or other industrial environments;
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation maintenance practices;
• Experience planning preventative, corrective, and reliability-focused maintenance;
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple operational and technical teams;
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and asset reliability.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.