Fitter

Work -
Are you an experienced Fitter with a passion for fostering and maintaining good working relationships? Join Sunwater as a Fitter, where you'll play a vital role in undertaking routine mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance, installation and modification work and troubleshooting tasks.

Other responsibilities include:

• Maintaining pumps, valves and mechanical equipment associated with pipelines and bulk water storages
• Gathering information and monitoring performance of plant and equipment to ensure its safe, reliable and efficient operation
• Identifying, reporting and correcting workplace hazards and defects in a timely manner
• Managing contractor activities in conjunction with supervisors to provide information and safe access to assets

Please note you will be required to work a 1 in 2 roster which will require weekend work.
Please note that whilst the Sunwater Office is located at Biloela, you will be required to travel around the central region, primarily Biloela, Gladstone and Rockhampton

We are seeking an experienced tradesperson with the ability to participate actively in a team environment. You will hold Qualifications as a fitter, fitter-mechanic or other suitable trade, and have a Class 'C' driver's licence.

You will also bring:

• The ability to perform the manual task requirements of the position and work in confined spaces
• Well-developed computer, diagnostic and technical skills.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

• Base salary starting from $98, including on-call allowance)
• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to TOIL
• 17.5% leave loading
• A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water -
Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life's most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life -
At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits:
  Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing:
  Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time
  : Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth:
  We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

Apply for this role by hitting the Apply button now or visit our website to learn more.