Mechanical Tradesperson

We currently have a 12 month opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Tradesperson available. Based at the Beenyup Wastewater Treatment Plant. The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of mechanical services including scheduled and unscheduled installation, testing, maintenance, fault finding, repair and commissioning of all Water Corporation’s assets at the Beenyup Wastewater Treatment Plant.

We are seeking an individual who takes ownership of their work area and is able to work effectively independently but also contributes to a positive team environment and safety culture.

Real benefits that matter:

At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture. Recognizing the significance of spending quality time with family, friends, and personal pursuits, we emphasize flexibility as a means to unlock our employees’ full potential. As part of our commitment, we offer a range of valuable benefits such as:

·Working your full-time hours over 9 days and enjoy an RDO every fortnight

·Being a company that advocates for mental health and wellbeing with two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good, no questions asked, we understand the importance of switching off and recharging every now and then.

·Annual leave loading of 17.5%.

·Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks.

·Enjoy a paid day off on Christmas Eve without impacting your leave balance Having this day off enables people to fully embrace the magic and meaning of the holiday season.

·In addition to the base requirement, Water Corporation will make an additional 2% super contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2% of your salary to super.

·salary packaging - including novated leases

·on top of all this, you’ll go home each night knowing your work is positively impacting your friends, neighbours and the state – and that's a wonderful feeling

What you’ll do:

You’ll be responsible for the provision of mechanical services including scheduled and unscheduled (breakdown) maintenance and installation, testing, fault finding, repair and enhance reliability of Mechanical Assets within the Water and Wastewater Industry. On occasions you will provide breakdown and after hours support services.

Main Duties will involve:

·Performing scheduled and unscheduled (breakdown) maintenance in water/wastewater systems and installs electrical and instrumentation components

·Performing complex isolation and shutdownsprocedures

·Carrying out maintenance tasks and problem solving which requires application of knowledge of complex water treatment and chemical dosing systems

·Complex problem solving of water systems, water, wastewater and chemical dosing systems

·Planning work and solving water industry problems

·Planning and preparing for maintenance projects on isolated asset

Key skills and experience:

We are seeking a mechanical trade qualified candidate, ideally possessing strong experience and Ability to repair and overhaul mechanical equipment, such as pumps, gearboxes and valves.
Your dedication to Occupational Health and Safety including hazard identification and well developed communication skills are essential for this position along with the following:

·Mechanical Trade Certificate (Fitter/Machinist/Turner)

·Extensive experience in service and maintaining water treatment equipment

·Experience with gas and chemical pipework,pumps and flange management

·Relevant High Risk Licenses

·W.A ‘C ‘ Class Drivers Licence