Mechanical Fitter (Water)
Mechanical Fitter (Water)
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Job Description
Mechanical Fitter
A Water Industry Mechanical Fitter is responsible for installing maintaining and repairing mechanical systems within water and wastewater infrastructure. This includes working on pipes pumps valves and associated equipment in line with technical drawings specifications and strict safety regulations.
Skills and Responsibilities:
Installation & Fabrication:
Install and assemble pipes valves pumps and other mechanical equipment for water and wastewater systems potentially fabricating components as needed.
Fault Finding:
Diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical equipment and fluid power systems using specialised tools and diagnostic techniques to identify and resolve issues.
Safety & Compliance:
Ensure all work complies with company and industry health and safety regulations particularly in potentially hazardous environments like confined spaces.
Teamwork:
Collaborate with engineers and project managers to meet specifications and work as part of a mechanical and electrical team.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Technical Proficiency:
Hands-on experience in mechanical fitting preferably within the water or utilities sector with skills in pumps pipework and gearboxes.
Tool Usage:
Competence in using a range of hand and power tools for assembly and maintenance tasks.
Mechanical Knowledge:
Experience with various mechanical systems including pumps pipework and fluid power equipment.
Safety & Certifications:
Qualification in Mechanical field.
CSCS or equivalent safety card.
Knowledge or training in water hygiene.
Confined space training.
Typical Work Environments
Soft Skills:
Strong communication skills the ability to work collaboratively and a good level of physical fitness.
Typical Work Environments
Construction Sites:
Working on new installations and upgrades of water supply and wastewater pipelines.
Treatment Plants & Facilities:
Performing maintenance and repairs on equipment within water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Hazardous Locations:
Operating in confined spaces at height or other challenging environments as part of the job.
Company Information:
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities digital and energy markets specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity paired with our cutting-edge technology ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.
Working directly with many of the countrys leading power energy transition water telecoms and digital clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
Employment Type
Full Time
