Mechanical Fitter

**Job no**: 497748
**Work type**: Permanent Full time
**Location**: Trevallyn, Statewide
**Categories**: Engineering & Technical
- Ready to power the future? Join us as a Mechanical Fitter and take on the challenge of maintaining hydro assets at the heart of Tasmania’s clean energy _
- Generous allowances and benefits package.
- Work in BIG locations alongside experienced tradespeople.
- Work on a range of assets across Trevallyn & Poatina.

**Salary from $89,558 (based on experience), plus super & $2,500 area allowance.**

At Hydro Tasmania, we’re leaders in renewable energy, powering Australia with clean hydropower. We really care about making a difference for better, but it’s a big job and we can’t do it alone. Which is right where you come in.

**About the role**:
To put it simplysupport production through maintenance and refurbishment of our hydro generation equipment. Starting your day at Trevallyn or Poatina as required, you’ll be working on our assets from Trevallyn to the Great Lake area, with the opportunities to support additional outage works across the state.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be
- Conducting operational repairs and preventative maintenance, with travel as needed to support out Major Maintenance schedules.
- Providing mentoring and supervision to junior Technicians/Assistants and Apprentices,
- Fault finding under safe working conditions, and management and execution of work packages/Permits to Work.
- Participating in local area on call roster,
- Undertaking regular equipment inspection regimes,

More information can be found on the attached Position Description: PD - AI - Mechanical Fitter - HT3 - July 2024.pdf

**Who are you?**

You’re a driven and safety-conscious mechanical tradesperson with solid experience in maintaining and troubleshooting industrial equipment, ideally within heavy industry or hydro environments.

With a Certificate III or IV in a mechanical trade, you bring strong condition monitoring skills, a focus on continuous improvement, and a team-first mindset. You're confident mentoring apprentices and junior team members, have a current driver’s licence, and are comfortable using digital tools and systems.

If you're looking for variety, there’s also the opportunity to work across the state, making an impact wherever your skills are needed.

**What you’ll get back**

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, this role offers the unique advantage of being able to travel and see some of the most breathtaking locations in the state. We value flexibility and understand this means different things to different people, so you’ll join the 9-day fortnight for the area. We offer a range of employee perks and often have something for everyone, this ranges from generous parental leave to electricity discounts. You’ll also enjoy access to vehicles for seamless travel between our sites.

Working across the stunning Tamar Valley at Trevallyn, just minutes from Launceston, and the breathtaking Central Highlands near Poatina. These locations offer access to Tasmania’s best outdoor adventures, from mountain biking and hiking to fishing and scenic lakeside living.

**Let’s get applying**

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

**Advertised**: 28 Jul 2025 Tasmania Standard Time
**Applications close**: 11 Aug 2025 Tasmania Standard Time