Fusion Technician

aptim-professional-careers; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM is seeking a Fusion Technician to install HDPE piping and operate fusion equipment on project sites. You will drive a company pickup truck, perform pipe fusion, and ensure joint integrity per project specs.

You will follow safety protocols, document activities, and maintain equipment while meeting deadlines in a dynamic on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiently operates hand and foot levers to insure proper operation of assigned equipment.
• Strong knowledge of safely operating assigned equipment.
• Uses time effectively; anticipates obstacles, adjusts priorities as needs change and keeps others informed of progress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• A valid driver's license and clear driving record are required, as driving is an essential function of this role.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain fusion equipment to fuse pipes.
• Perform pipe preparation, welding, and joining tasks in compliance with processes and specifications.
• Inspect and verify fused joints to ensure integrity, quality, and adherence to project requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless operations on-site and meet project deadlines.
• Follow safety protocols and regulatory standards while working in hazardous or confined environments.
• Document fusion activities, including measurements, quality checks, and other project-related records.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of fusion equipment to ensure optimal performance by repairing or replacing defective parts of machinery.
• Operate off road trucks on side slopes.
• Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
• Install well heads and valves.
• Drive company pickup truck.

Skills

Operates equipment

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Communication

Driver's license

Tools

Fusion equipment

Rotary drill rigs

Water trucks

Air compressors

Pumps

Hand tools

Job description

Job Overview:

As a Fusion Technician with APTIM, you will be required to drive a company pickup truck, operate off road truck skid loader, man lift and extend a boom forklift fusion machines for installation of HDPE piping at the project sites. As a Fuse Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring proper pipe fusing operations while adhering to project specifications, safety standards, and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Operate and maintain fusion equipment to fuse pipes.
• Perform pipe preparation, welding, and joining tasks in compliance with processes and specifications.
• Inspect and verify fused joints to ensure integrity, quality, and adherence to project requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure seamless operations on-site and meet project deadlines.
• Follow all safety protocols and regulatory standards while working in hazardous or confined environments.
• Document fusion activities, including measurements, quality checks, and other project-related records.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of fusion equipment to ensure optimal performance by repairing or replacing defective parts of machinery, such as rotary drill rigs, water trucks, air compressors, and pumps using hand tools.
• Operate off road trucks on side slopes.
• Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
• Install well heads and valves.
• Drive company pickup truck.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficiently operates hand and foot levers to insure proper operation of assigned equipment.
• Strong knowledge of safely operating assigned equipment.
• Uses time effectively; anticipates obstacles, adjusts priorities as needs change and keeps others informed of progress.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, and be adaptable in a fast paced, dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• A valid driver's license and clear driving record are required, as driving is an essential function of this role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Strength: Standing 50% Walking 20% Sitting 30% Lifting 50 lb. Carrying 50 lb. Pushing 0 ft-lb. Pulling 0 ft-lb. 2. Climbing O Balancing O 3. Stooping O Kneeling O Crouching O Crawling O Reaching Handling C Fingering C

Explanation for Symbols: NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F= Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $22 to $24 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Envir & Infra LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: o APTIM 401(k) Guide o APTIM - Helpful Documents

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