Mechanical Fitter

Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Fitter to join Service Stream in our Southeast Water Project Team, based in Dandenong South

About the Role

The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for the delivery of all planned and reactive mechanical maintenance tasks and/ or minor projects in accordance with quality, time, cost and service requirements to South East Water assets and/ or programmes.The Mechanical Fitter will ensure that; they maintain a safe working environment; environmental procedures are met; and they will work in a co-operative, efficient and safe manner with other mechanical, electrical and civil team members. They will abide by and comply with company and project objectives including established quality, environmental and safety standards, and practices Nature of position: Permanent, Full Time Location: Dandenong, Vic  Reporting Line: Mechanical/Electrical Manager Key Responsibilities

Act with safety front of mind and be an advocate for our values Safety, Delivery, People and Accountability ensuring the highest standard of safety is always maintained for all stakeholders

Perform all maintenance activities in a safe and compliant manner in accordance with the required specifications

Perform planned and reactive maintenance tasks to assets; respond to and rectify equipment failure/ fault finding; performing maintenance tasks to remedy faults and responding to alarms

Installation, augmentation, maintenance and fault finding of assets, plant and installations

Commissioning and decommissioning of assets, plant and installations

Carry out programmed maintenance and/ or capital works

Provide technical support to the site engineer

Actively participate in monthly toolboxes, communicate policies, procedures and practices to work teams including mandatory prestart activities

Ensure all Company safety processes and procedures are adhered to.

Ensure compliance to the contract’s safety by participating in regular audits and reviews of the system

Code of conduct, vision, expected behaviours, policies and procedure

Maintain open and proactive communications with client liaising with the client regarding operational activities

Participate in the rotating, standby roster to meet after hours requirements

About You As the successful candidate, you will have:

Experience in similar role in the water industry

Knowledge of water industry infrastructure and asset management systems

Demonstrated understanding of planning scheduling functions

Sound knowledge of computer maintenance management systems

Practical and theoretical knowledge of SCADA

Experience in working to s strict set of quality systems

Capable of inspection, testing, adjustment, and repairs of mechanical plant equipment

Experience with Pressure reduction Valves

Sound knowledge of pumping fundamentals

Ability to respond calmly and decisively during an incident or emergency

You will also have:

Fitter trade qualifications and relevant practical experience

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)

Current Drivers Licence.

White Card

Medium Rigid (MR) Licence

Confined space trained

Forklift Licence (Desirable)

Dogman (Desirable)

Working At Heights (Desirable)

In return for your commitment, we will support you to achieve your personal best, enrich your career and work as a team to create positive legacies you can all be proud of.