Field Mechanical Fitter – Water Infrastructure Maintenance

HireFirst Pty; Warragamba; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

9-day fortnight

16 weeks parental leave

Fertility leave

Wear allowance

Professional development

Remote area benefit packaging

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking a Maintenance Officer Trade - Mechanical in New South Wales to maintain dams, river systems and mechanical plant. The role is full-time and permanent, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will support reliable water delivery through asset surveillance, inspections, and monitoring, and contribute to continuous improvement and effective reporting. A trade qualification is required, with post-trade experience in relevant industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical engineering with preference for fitter machinist or equivalent.
• Post-trade experience in mechanical maintenance, overhaul and fabrication.
• Ability to read drawings and diagnose mechanical faults.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service water infrastructure assets including dams, river systems and mechanical plant.
• Support reliable water delivery by surveillance, inspection and monitoring of assets.
• Execute maintenance and minor capital works to support preventative maintenance.
• Respond to emergency events per policies and participate in dam safety activities.
• Document maintenance activities and defects in CMMS systems.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Fitter Machinist

Mechanical fault-finding

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

WaterNSW is seeking a Maintenance Officer Trade - Mechanical in New South Wales to maintain dams, river systems and mechanical plant. The role is full-time and permanent, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will support reliable water delivery through asset surveillance, inspections, and monitoring, and contribute to continuous improvement and effective reporting. A trade qualification is required, with post-trade experience in relevant industrial environments.