Opal Maintenance Technician

1 week ago

Lucas Heights, Australia ANSTO Full time

Position Overview:

  • 18 month fixed term | Full Time | Salary $77k $87k +15.4% super
  • Lucas Heights I Generous leave provisions I Fitness Facilities I Free onsite carpark
  • Opportunity to be part of a team supporting one of Australia's leading science organisations.

About the Opportunity:


The OPAL Maintenance Technician delivers quality maintenance services within Nuclear Operations of ANSTO and ensures that OPAL Reactor's equipment is in safe working order, available and complies with relevant standards.


About You:

- "We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled team player with relevant plant experience to ensure we can fully support the OPAL Reactor.

" _**:

  • David Vittorio, OPAL Reactor Manager**
    Your Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Undertake reactive maintenance work for breakdowns in a timely and efficient manner by liaising directly with clients to investigate, identify and provide solutions for problems relevant to discipline.
  • Escalate complex maintenance issues that cannot be resolved to relevant Maintenance Supervisor and/or Engineer for guidance.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance of plant and equipment relevant to discipline in accordance with approved procedures to contribute to OPAL reactor safety and reliability.
  • Conduct routine inspections of equipment relevant to discipline and report any identified issues.
Skills and Experience

  • Trade qualification in Mechanical trade qualification in Fitter & Machining or Fabrication
  • Relevant industrial experience in maintenance of plant and equipment in Mechanical maintenance
  • Experience working in a highly regulated environment (Desirable).
Please click here to view the position description.

About Us:

Benefits of Working with Us:

ANSTO employees are passionate about what they do. We enjoy being part of an organisation making a difference in the lives of Australians.

We support and reward our employees through eligibility for:

  • Training, development and mentoring opportunities
  • Performance based salary increases
  • Worklife balance with generous leave entitlements and flexible conditions


Located in the Sutherland Shire, we have free onsite parking, a swimming pool, health and wellbeing programs and an onsite café.


How to Apply:

For further technical information relating to this position please refer to the Position Description or contact David Vittorio on For all other queries please contact the Talent Acquisition on

To be eligible for appointment, applicants will require a security and pre-employment medical assessment.

Application closing date: 25 February 2024 at 11:59pm
**_All applicants must be Australian citizens._

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