Mechanical Maintenance Services Technician Fitter

• Join Sydney Water and make a difference working on diverse sites across Sydney no two days are the same!
• Full time Permanent opportunity based across Sydney / Blue Mountains and the Illawarra. (ideally Northern Suburbs)
• EA 10 - Base salary $118028.84 plus super RDO overtime callouts 26 hrs standby allowance afternoon shift 25% loading!

About the role

Were looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Service Technician ensure our assets remain safe reliable and compliant and to be the first responder for breakdowns across the network. Youll play a key role in maintaining essential services for millions of people while driving innovation to improve network performance.

This role takes you across Sydney Waters remote unmanned sites from pumping stations reservoirs to water gauges and focusing on our pressure reduction valves (PRV) Located across our vast network area. If youre proactive skilled in mechanical maintenance love driving from job to job and ready to make a real impact wed love to hear from you.

• Respond to faults and support reliability: Act as first responder for mechanical PRV issues while assisting network teams to maintain asset reliability.
• Maintain PRVs and assist with renewals: Provide expertise to maintain or assets and assist with renewal and replacement of end-of-life assets.
• Manage sites and risks: Oversee site operations during incidents and plan with network teams to manage safety customer and environmental risks.
• Monitor and report asset health: Conduct condition assessments failure prevention monitoring and detailed reporting.
• Communicate and coordinate: Provide real-time updates to internal stakeholders and work closely with Sydney Waters delivery partners.
• Field-based flexibility: Start and finish on-site using mobile technology participate in afternoon/standby rosters and travel across all Sydney Water network areas.

Sydney Water will provide you with a vehicle phone training and all equipment including PPE!

The role has an afternoon shift into standby component with a current frequency of 1 in 4 and is field based starting and finishing in the field working in all weather conditions.

Who are we looking for

You must have a current Mechanical Fitter Trades qualification with some industry experience in the field and a current drivers role requires flexibility to work afternoon shift as needed and travel to various sites within Greater Sydney

With safety at the forefront you have previous experience working alone with the ability to manage your workload to achieve outcomes.

• Relevant Mechanical Fitter trade qualifications NSW Drivers License and WHS General Construction card
• Valid or ability to obtain: Confined Space certificate including maintaining fitness LOTO & FIFM procedures and working near heights.
• Relevant knowledge:Experience with pressure reduction valves (PRVs).
• Highly desirable - proven current knowledge and experience in network asset maintenance and operations.
• Ability to work in unfavourable weather conditions and comfortable working with water and wastewater
• Self-motivated and managed with a positive attitude towards innovations utilising smart technology and adapting work practices to drive efficiency.
• Ability to work alone or in a mixed trade team.
• Someone who likes driving as we have a large area to cover with a small team.

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Why join us

At Sydney Water your work will make a real difference in peoples livesand your own. With diverse projects and roles youll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water we actively seek and celebrate diversity equity inclusion and individuality. fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

• Competitive Remuneration:Well ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• Continuous Professional Growth:We may invest in your career development through training programs to propel your success.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support:Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance:Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• Family First:Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a childcare allowance.(Qualifying periods apply)
• Fitness Passport:Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
• Novated Leasing:Get in the drivers seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Working at Sydney Water

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds including First Nations people LGBTQIA people with disability people with caring responsibilities people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.

As part of the application process Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHiresTermsand Sydney WatersPrivacy Collection Statement Job Application.Please note as part of the application process you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.