Hydraulics Technician - Offshore Travel, Early Friday Finish

Sofraco Engineering; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofraco is seeking a hands-on hydraulics specialist for a secure, long-term role based at Garden Island Naval Base in Sydney. The position offers a predictable roster from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday to Thursday, and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Fridays, with occasional travel to offshore or remote sites for short-duration testing.

Maintenance and diagnostics on fixed electrohydraulic systems form the core. You will work alongside mechanical, electrical and control systems trades, with autonomy in a

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Fluid Power (Australian trade recognised).
• Minimum 5–10+ years highly experienced trade background.
• Hydraulics onsite work highly desirable.
• Workshop strip, assessment, overhaul and testing experience of pumps/motors/valves/cylinders and power units desirable.
• Strong understanding of systems schematics desirable; rigging experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & Fault Finding: Assist with fault identification, troubleshooting & condition reporting of electrohydraulic systems with other engineering disciplines.
• Vessel Maintenance: Inspect and perform regular maintenance on shipboard machinery including hydraulic & pneumatic equipment, winches, lifting gear and pump sets.
• Component Testing: Pressure testing of valves and hydraulic components, and load testing of winches and lifting equipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow safety policies and permits to work, Isolations and risk analysis.
• Reporting: Provide clear job notes and photographs of work completed.

Skills

Diagnostics & Fault Finding

Vessel Maintenance

Component Testing

Safety & Compliance

Reporting

Education

Certificate IV in Fluid Power

Job description

Sofraco is seeking a hands-on hydraulics specialist for a secure, long-term role based at Garden Island Naval Base in Sydney. The position offers a predictable roster from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday to Thursday, and 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Fridays, with occasional travel to offshore or remote sites for short-duration testing.

Maintenance and diagnostics on fixed electrohydraulic systems form the core. You will work alongside mechanical, electrical and control systems trades, with autonomy in a