Team Lead - Maintenance

About the role

Americana Foods is looking for a safety‑focused, results‑driven Electrical Technician to lead its Maintenance team in a high‑pace poultry processing environment. The role ensures electrical integrity, reliability and efficiency of plant equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive electrical maintenance on all plant equipment, including high‑speed packaging machinery and conveyor systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical issues on AC/DC drivers, motor starters, relays, sensors and control circuits.
• Provide electrical support for industrial ammonia refrigeration systems under guidance of licensed engineers.
• Document work orders, parts usage and maintenance activities in the CMMS and collaborate with mechanics, operators and other team members to minimise downtime.

Required profile

• 7‑9 years of hands‑on experience as an industrial electrician/electrical technician in poultry or FMCG processing.
• Completed recognized electrical apprenticeship or technical college degree in industrial electricity.
• Ability to work in cold, wet, demanding environments and perform physical tasks such as lifting and climbing.

Required skills

• Hands‑on experience with 480V/3‑phase power and 24V DC control circuits.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting, minor programming and VFDs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints and technical manuals.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration control circuits and packaging machinery (fill, seal, vacuum, labellers, X‑ray).
• Proficiency in using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).