Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter Redland Water

💧Redland Water is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to support the operation, maintenance, and reliability of our water and wastewater infrastructure

🚰This hands-on role plays a key part in delivering safe, efficient services to the community.

$48.52 p/h plus 12% super! 6am-315pm Mon - Fri. Enjoy a 9 day fortnight with every second Friday as an RDO

🔍 The Role As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll carry out mechanical maintenance and minor works across Redland Water facilities, including treatment plants, pump stations, pressure-reducing sites, water storage assets, and heavy industrial equipment

⚙️🏭 Your day-to-day will include:

• Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance carried out safely and efficiently
• 🔧 Repairs, fault diagnosis, and condition monitoring of mechanical plant and equipment
• 🛠️ Monitoring SCADA and telemetry systems to ensure effective network operation, including trend analysis and fault rectification
• 🖥️ Reporting on equipment condition and maintenance outcomes
• 📝 Keeping tools and equipment in a safe, serviceable condition
• 🧰 Maintaining high standards of personal presentation and hygiene to reflect the professional image of Redland Water 👷‍♂️✨

✅ Selection Criteria

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience operating and maintaining water and wastewater pumping stations and treatment plants
• 💦Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and follow planned maintenance programs
• 📐 Strong problem-solving and time management skills, even when juggling multiple priorities
• ⏱️ Experience with Maintenance Management Systems, Microsoft applications, and SCADA-based remote operation systems
• 💻 Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with staff, contractors, and customers
• 🤝 A proactive approach to workplace health, safety, and environmental compliance, with sound knowledge of WHS legislation

🚨 Mandatory Requirements🚨 You must have:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter (or equivalent)
• 🎓 Current MR Class Driver’s Licence
• 🚛 Availability for the after-hours on-call roster (Level 1 response)
• 📞 Availability for weekend, public holiday, and overtime work as required
• 🕒 White Card (Construction)
• 🏗️ Confined Space Entry certification, or willingness to obtain and maintain

⭐ Desirable:

• Post-trade mechanical and/or electrical qualifications
• ⚡ Previous experience in water and wastewater systems
• 🚿 Restricted Electrical Licence

📩 Interested? Reach out to Sarah at sarah@findmea.com.au to have a chat and apply 🙂