We’re currently expanding our Mechanical Maintenance team & recruiting for a qualified mechanical trades person to join our team!
The Mechanical Maintenance Technician plays an important role in maintaining, servicing, and repairing our mechanical assets and systems to support the efficient operation of our water and wastewater infrastructure.
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 working on a 9-day fortnight roster. General hours of work are 7am and 4pm. Overtime may be requested from time to time on an as needed basis and in times of emergency with any applicable overtime hours and rates.
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 further detail on the role, please refer to 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.
Position descriptionApply here
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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