Electrician . (22648)

AGS is a leading owner and operator of Riverina-based grain storage infrastructure with capacity exceeding one million tonnes. A wholly owned subsidiary of SunRice, AGS operates 18 storage facilities which receive, store and grade rice paddy and cereals.

Over 2,100 employees, 30 brands, an unrelenting focus on innovation, and a commitment to our people, our communities and environment, we’re SunRice - an iconic Australian company and a great place to work. SunRice Group provides a real opportunity for passionate people to make a difference.

The AGS team is currently recruiting for an experienced  and professional Electrician to join the Southern AGS team.    Based out of the Deniliquin facility, this day shift role* will support Electrical Operations across the whole plant.

*(Note:  Shift patterns may change with appropriate notice in alignment with current Enterprise Agreement conditions).

Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct planned maintenance activities across the Southern Riverina


• Diagnosing faults and proactively managing breakdowns of equipment or process failures


• Following safe work practices and coaching and training apprentices


• Identifying opportunities and activities which improve plant and equipment, reliability and efficiency


• Conduct and participate in root cause analysis of breakdowns and/or process improvement.


• Complete all required task notification, safety and quality computer based activities and paperwork


• Participating in Safety, Quality and Continuous Improvement activities to enhance workplace.

Essential requirements for this role are:

• NSW recognised Electrical Trade Qualification - Certificate III in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Trade or equivalent


• Current and valid Electrical License


• Current Driver’s License

The following attributes will be highly regarded:

• PLC programming skills


• Industrial diagnostic and fault finding experience.


• Good Computer Literacy


• Sound mechanical aptitude


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Strong safety and work ethic with ability to problem solve and show initiative


• Be self-motivated and reliable.


• Ability to work with in a multi-faceted  team environment.


• Able to adapt to changing work demands, including availability to work extended hours in accordance with fatigue management guidelines during harvest.

Culture and Benefits

At SunRice our Purpose is at the heart of who we are as an organisation.  It outlines why we exist and why the work we do everyday matters. In joining SunRice you become part of a global team who are dedicated to Make a Difference to places and lives everywhere through nourishing and delicious products. 

We are guided by our shared values.

• Integrity


• Dynamic


• Collaborative


• Innovative


• Community

Every day our people around the world contribute to our high-performance culture and bring purpose and values to life delivered by a positive, inclusive and accountable culture.   SunRice cultivates an environment where you will make a difference to your career, you will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and have fun doing it.

SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications, and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.

AGS Deniliquin is a completely non smoking workplace.  Smoking is prohibited in all buildings and grounds.

Please submit your resume, including a cover letter.

All correspondence will be dealt with in strict confidence.

SunRice is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SunRice will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role for which they are applying.