Fitters for major shutdown

Programmed Maintenance Services; Muswellbrook Shire Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

5 x 10-hour days

Overtime & weekend work

Job summary

Programmed Maintenance Services – Muswellbrook NSW is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters for a major Power Station shutdown commencing in early September 2026. This 3-month project offers excellent pay rates and consistent hours, with ongoing opportunities for high-performing candidates.

You’ll remove, repair and replace plant components and perform shutdown maintenance within the outage schedule, while upholding safety and quality standards. DIDO applies; FIFO/LAHA are not available.

Qualifications

• Confined Space level 2 or higher ticket (or willing to obtain prior to starting)
• A positive attitude with strong reliability and punctuality
• Flexibility to support other trades when required
• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening

Responsibilities

• Removing, repairing, and replacing plant components
• Carrying out shutdown maintenance activities
• Working safely and efficiently within outage schedules

Skills

Confined Space ticket

Reliability & punctuality

Teamwork & independence

Pre-employment medical (drug & alcohol

Education

Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner

Job description

Programmed Maintenance Services – Muswellbrook NSW

PROGRAMMED Energy and Resources is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters to join a major Power Station Shutdown commencing in early September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn excellent rates, work consistent hours, and secure ongoing opportunities beyond the shutdown for high-performing candidates.

What's on Offer?

• 3-month shutdown (September - December 2026)
• Excellent EA pay rates: $51.09-$61.60 per hour plus applicable allowances
• Monday to Friday roster - 5 x 10-hour days
• Overtime and weekend work available
• Ongoing opportunities for the right candidates after project completion
• Join a professional team with a strong commitment to safety and quality

About the Role

You’ll be working on a major power station outage within the Dust Plant.

This is a Drive-In, Drive-Out (DIDO) position. Please note that FIFO and LAHA are not available.

Mechanical Fitters will be responsible for:

• Removing, repairing, and replacing plant components
• Carrying out shutdown maintenance activities
• Working safely and efficiently within outage schedules

About You

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Confined Space level 2 or higher ticket (or willing to obtain prior to starting)
• Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner
• A positive attitude with strong reliability and punctuality
• Flexibility to support other trades when required
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
• The ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
• About Programmed Industrial Maintenance

Programmed Industrial Maintenance is a leading provider of industrial maintenance solutions across the mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We combine national capability with local expertise to deliver quality outcomes for our clients while providing rewarding career opportunities for our people.

Work for a professional team with years of industry experience that is committed to your safety. Great careers start with us!!!

Who we are

As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.

At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.