Job Description:

Join the Mars Petcare Commissioning, Validation & Start-Up team as we deliver on our state of the art new Pouch Facility. As the CVS Electrician you will provide on-site support for the reliability team working on delivering all project outcomes in an efficient and effective way.

As the CVS Electrician you will work on a day shift roster (with some weekend work required), working with the broader CVS team to ensure the Pouch Project is running to schedule. You will represent the Supply Electrician function, partnering closely with Engineering and R&D as well as the broader CVS & Reliability team. You will be confident in writing up SOP's and ensuring an easy transition when our Pouch facility is up and running.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Undertake in training related to specific equipment. Participate in factory acceptance equipment testing. This could require both domestic and international travel.

Assist with the coordination, scheduling & delivery of Commissioning, Validation and Start-Up requirements, including the preparation of R&D Validation trials, material sourcing, equipment set up, operation and sanitation.

Coordinate the necessary internal MARS departments, and external MARS suppliers, to source the required materials and resources to facilitate design & CVS of the POUCH facility.

Trouble shooting, repairs, disassembly and reassembly of equipment as required to ensure the process is performing as designed.

In conjunction with reliability, develop the SOP’s for these tasks and train POUCH Electricians in these tasks.

Participate in identifying and implementing Continuous Improvement activities that will result in improved efficiencies and reduced losses in factory processes

Generate and maintain CVS and Project documentation for all CVS Phases ensuring a smooth handover at each project stage gate.

What are we looking for?

Industrial trade qualification; A-Class Victorian Electrician's License

Experience working in a project-based environment is preferred

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and to work under pressure

Manufacturing/FMCG/Food Industry/SAP exposure is advantageous, but not essential

PLC programming experience is preferable

Clear analytical process and troubleshooting skills

Ability to build strong relationships with all relevant stakeholders

Broad knowledge of industrial hardware including 3 phase motors, variable speed drives, pneumatics, hydraulics and instrumentation.

Strong time management, accuracy and high attention to detail

What can you expect from Mars?

Genuine career progression with a focus on you and your career goals. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University

Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance

Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs

Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through our sustainable generation plan

A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars

At Mars, contribute to the operation and delivery of the world's leading manufacturer of Pet Nutrition.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.