Section Electrician

Description Golden Bay is a proud part of New Zealand’s building history, supplying cement that has supported communities and infrastructure projects for over years. As part of Fletcher Building, Golden Bay combines heritage with innovation – creating a workplace where people are supported to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. We’re looking for a collaborative and proactive Section Electrician to join our Portland team, helping to keep our operations safe, reliable, and continuously improving. About the Role This is a hands‑on and coordination‑focused role where you’ll work closely with production and maintenance teams to plan, support, and deliver electrical maintenance activities. You’ll play an important part in creating a safe environment, identifying improvements, and supporting the team to achieve shared outcomes. What You’ll Be Doing Coordinating and carrying out planned and reactive electrical maintenance Supporting and guiding Process Electricians to achieve quality outcomes Contributing to maintenance planning, scheduling, and shutdown preparation Identifying opportunities to improve reliability, reduce downtime, and optimise costs Supporting capital projects from planning through to commissioning Monitoring trends, identifying root causes, and helping implement improvements Building strong working relationships across production, engineering, and suppliers Upholding health, safety, and environmental standards in everything you do What You’ll Bring Essential: Registered Electrician with a current practising licence Trade qualification in Electrical Engineering (Level 5–7) Experience in a complex manufacturing or heavy industry environment Confidence working with maintenance systems, drawings, and electrical equipment A strong commitment to safety and teamwork Desirable: Experience within cement or heavy industrial processing Exposure to project work, planning, or budgeting Knowledge of control systems, CAD, or continuous improvement tools Why Join Golden Bay? Be part of a supportive, experienced team that values collaboration and shared success Opportunities to grow your skills and contribute to meaningful projects A workplace that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing Access to Fletcher Building benefits and career pathways across the group Stable, long‑term work in a well‑established organisation Our Approach At Golden Bay, we value curiosity, care, and contribution. We know great teams are built on trust, inclusion, and diverse perspectives – and we welcome people who bring their whole selves to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr