The Mechanical Maintenance Technician maintains the operation of North East Water’s mechanical assets and systems associated with water and wastewater infrastructure to optimise performance and ensure effective and efficient operations.
In this role you will provide advice and hands-on assistance that supports the delivery of operational projects, upgrades and asset renewals while providing emergency maintenance response across the region.
This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity on a 9-day fortnight roster. General hours of work between 7am and 4:00pm with overtime as required and/or in times of emergency.
General day-to-day responsibilities
- Preventative and breakdown maintenance of mechanical assets and systems associated with water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Provide technical support to operational staff to resolve faults and issues within critical infrastructure.
- Complete documentation including works orders, timesheets, project closures, and other relevant paperwork.
- Ordering and collecting parts and materials.
- Provide emergency maintenance response and servicing across the North East region.
- Identify improvement opportunities or areas of business risk for corrective action.
- Support mechanical upgrades, asset renewals, and minor capital works.
For more information on this position, please access the position description below.
Key Selection Criteria
To be in consideration for this position please address in your application how you meet the following key selection criteria:
- Relevant trade qualification with demonstrated experience in mechanical fitting and fabrication (water industry experience preferred but not essential).
- Demonstrated experience leading with a safety-first mindset and commitment to work health safety systems and practices.
- Basic computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office and asset and works management systems.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team and build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders.
- Detail any licences that will support your success in this role (Must hold a current driver’s licence and must be willing to obtain a medium rigid licence, if not currently a licence holder).
We’re committed to creating a comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates. If you require specific supports or modifications during the recruitment process, please contact hr@newater.com.au in advance so we can make any necessary adjustments.
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Applications, including statements against the key selection criteria, must be submitted via the above online application form before the closing date/time. Applications via email will not be accepted.
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