Fitter

Barwon Water; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barwon Water in Geelong seeks a qualified Fitter to perform hands-on maintenance, fault finding and installation across pumps, valves and other mechanical assets powering essential water infrastructure. You will diagnose faults, plan and coordinate work, and operate in a rostered standby, using digital work management and field data systems.

You should have a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade), a commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently or with a

Qualifications

• Qualified Fitter with a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade).
• Committed to safety and quality workmanship.
• Experience in utilities or asset-intensive environments is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults across pumps, valves, and mechanical assets.
• Plan, coordinate and perform maintenance, repair and installation tasks.
• Operate at treatment plants, pump stations and on-site assets.
• Contribute to reliable operation of critical water infrastructure.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)

Tools

Digital work management

Field data systems

Job description

If you're a Fitter who enjoys hands-on work, fault finding and tackling a different challenge each day, you'll feel right at home in this role. From pumps and valves to critical water and wastewater assets, you'll use your trade skills to keep essential infrastructure operating reliably for the communities we serve.

About the Role

You'll bring your trade expertise and practical problem-solving skills to a role where you'll be trusted to make sound decisions, plan and coordinate work, and contribute to the reliable operation of critical water infrastructure. Using digital work management and field data systems, you'll play an important role in maintaining essential community services while working both independently and alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team.

This is a hands-on role that offers variety and challenge, with opportunities to apply your technical knowledge across treatment plants, pump stations and operational sites. You'll draw on your experience to diagnose faults, identify improvement opportunities and deliver high-quality maintenance, repair and installation outcomes on a broad range of mechanical assets.

You'll play a key role in keeping essential water and wastewater services running for our region, applying your trade expertise to infrastructure that supports thousands of homes, businesses and communities every day.

About You

You're a qualified Fitter with a Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade). You take pride in quality workmanship, enjoy solving practical problems and are committed to working safely every day. Whether you're an experienced tradesperson or looking to further develop your skills, you'll bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. Experience within utilities, manufacturing or other asset-intensive environments will be highly regarded, as will additional licences and certifications. If you don't currently hold these, we'll support your development through training and upskilling opportunities.

As Barwon Asset Solutions provides essential services to the community 24/7, you'll be willing to participate in a rostered standby arrangement and respond to operational requirements when needed. You'll also hold a current Victorian Driver Licence and White Card or be willing to obtain one. The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and National Police Check.

About Us

Barwon Asset Solutions (BAS) is a locally based project and infrastructure services company, established as a wholly owned subsidiary of Barwon Water. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, BAS provides high quality, smart, asset maintenance and project management services to Barwon Water, its customers and the community.

Barwon Water group acknowledges the spiritual, social and cultural connection Traditional Owners have with country and waterways. We listen, learn and take the lead from Traditional Owners on how we can collaborate with and support them to care for and protect country.

Our work is guided by our values and our commitment to creating positive outcomes for customers, community and the region. We’re proud to support services that matter every day, while continuing to learn, adapt and improve the way we work.

At Barwon Water, we believe every individual has something valuable to offer. A diverse workforce brings a wider variety of ideas to the table, and we value results, personal and professional growth, workplace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments.

Get in touch

Does this opportunity sound like it might be a good fit for you?

For enquiries or to find out more, call Julian Di Rocco, Fitter Team and Work Supervisor, 0407 672 *** during business hours.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical check.