Hydraulics Specialist Technician

Soldier On; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Remote/offshore trips available

Job summary

Sofraco is seeking a skilled hydraulic technician for a hands-on, long-term role based at Garden Island Naval Base with additional work across the Sydney region. You will conduct diagnostics and fault finding on fixed electrohydraulic systems, working with mechanical, electrical and control system trades.

Expect occasional remote/offshore trips and generous remuneration on top of your hourly rate. With over 35 years in Defence and Marine engineering, Sofraco offers a stable, growth-oriented

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Fluid Power or similar is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience.
• Onsite hydraulics experience is highly desirable.
• Workshop strip, assessment, overhaul and testing of pumps/motors/valves/cylinders and power units is desirable.
• Strong understanding of system schematics is desirable.
• Willingness to obtain various safety tickets and police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain shipboard machinery including hydraulic & pneumatic equipment, winches and pumps.
• Perform breakdown and workshop overhauls as required.
• Assist with fault identification, troubleshooting and condition reporting of electrohydraulic systems.
• Pressure testing of valves and hydraulic components.
• Load testing of winches and lifting equipment.
• Follow safety policies including JSEA, permits to work and isolations.
• Provide clear job notes and photographs of work completed.

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Fluid Power

Job description

This hands-on position is primarily based at the iconic Garden Island Naval Base, with additional work carried out across the Sydney region. You'll have opportunities for occasional travel to offshore or remote locations for short-duration testing and service tasks, generously remunerated on top of your hourly rate. This is a long-term, full-time position offering varied and meaningful work in a supportive, safety-focused environment where autonomy and technical capability are valued.
Working in conjunction with mechanical, electrical and control systems tradesman/engineers you will have the opportunity to conduct a high volume of system diagnostics and troubleshooting on a range of fixed electrohydraulic systems.

Why is this job better?

• Iconic worksite (Garden Island Naval Base) at the heart of Sydney
• Challenging, high-variety technical work
• Defence industry stability & long-term growth
• Work/life balance with Sydney-based heavy industry work
• Excellent pay + additional earnings for optional remote/offshore trips
• Work autonomously with strong team support

The Company

Sofraco is a premium engineering partner to Defence, Marine and Commercial industries, offering a genuine work-life balance with great office and worksite locations. As an energetic and highly skilled team, we draw on over 35 years of experience to deliver trusted technical support across multiple engineering disciplines.

Working with us also means contributing to Australia's rapidly expanding defence industry, which is currently undergoing historic growth, with over $200 billion invested nationally in modernising defence capability and an industry value increase of 12.4% in 2023-24 alone. This sector offers long-term career security, cutting-edge technology exposure, and strong national significance-making Sofraco an ideal place to build a rewarding and balanced career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and regular maintenance on shipboard machinery including hydraulic & pneumatic equipment, winches, lifting gear and pump sets.
• Breakdown & workshop overhauls as required.
• Assist with fault identification, troubleshooting & condition reporting of electrohydraulic systems in conjunction with other disciplines.
• Pressure testing of valves and hydraulic components
• Load testing of winches and lifting equipment
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures, including JSEA's, permits to work, Isolations and risk analysis
• Provide clear job notes and photographs of work completed.

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Fluid Power or similar (Australian trade recognised)
• Minimum Experience 10 years
• Hydraulics experience onsite work (Highly desirable)
• Workshop strip, assessment, overhaul and testing experience of pumps/motors/valves/cylinders and power units (Highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of systems schematics (highly desirable)
• Rigging experience (desirable)
• Marine or Offshore experience (desirable)
• Strong safety mindset and understanding of WHS practices.
• Able to work in a team and independently, including remote job reporting
• Additional tickets (Confined Space, Working Safely at Heights, Rigging, EWP, Forklift) beneficial.
• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain
• Australian Citizens (required for security clearance)
• Willingness to obtain national police certificate for security
• Willingness to complete drug and alcohol testing
• Willingness to complete medical testing for basic health, mobility and fitness
• Veterans encouraged to apply.