Mechanical Fitter

**Job no**: 497562
**Work type**: Permanent Full time
**Location**: Wayatinah
**Categories**: Engineering & Technical
- Go BIG with hydropower on Tasmania's beautiful Derwent Vally. _
- Generous allowances and benefits package.
- Work in BIG locations alongside experienced tradespeople.
- Work on a range of assets in the Derwent region.

**Salary from $89,558 (based on experience), plus super & $5,772 area allowance.**

With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We're fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us

**Who are you?**

As a highly engaged and driven mechanical tradesperson looking to take control of your career within an organisation that can offer a range of exciting career opportunities. Your demonstrated experience with maintenance of industrial production equipment along with conducting condition-based assessments and ability to work to routine maintenance schedules will come in handy working inside our hydropower stations. You keep safety front of mind and are keen to elevate your trades skills and be part of something BIG Your skills in mentoring and supervision of junior Technicians/Assistants and Apprentices, along with a strong safety and continuous improvement mindset will make you a valuable team player.

With a Certificate III/IV Mechanical Engineering trade qualification, you'll also need a current driver's licence and solid computer skills.

**About the role**:
To put it simplysupport production through maintenance and refurbishment of generating equipment. Based in the Derwent Region, you'll be working across a range of hydropower stations all with their own story. Alongside your team of pros, you'll maintain hydropower assets that play a key role in Tasmania's renewable future.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be
- Conducting operational repairs and preventative maintenance,
- Providing mentoring and supervision to junior Technicians/Assistants and Apprentices,
- Fault finding and repairs under safe working conditions,
- 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

**Haven't convinced you yet?**

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 4-day work week patter (Mon-Thu or Tues to Fri). 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 as part of our southern team you get the best of the Derwent Valley's lifestyle. Located 30 minutes from Hobart, the Derwent Valley offers a picturesque and vibrant community, surrounded by rolling hills, historic towns like New Norfolk, and natural attractions such as Mount Field National Park. Known for its rich history and outdoor lifestyle, the region offers the perfect balance between work and nature.

**Let's get applying**

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

**Advertised**: 24 Jan 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 10 Feb 2025 Tasmania Daylight Time