Leading Hand - MECS Projects

Service Stream Utilities Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Paid leave

Culture and inclusion

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking a Leading Hand to join the MECS Projects Team in Queensland. You will lead and supervise mechanical fitters, electricians and subcontractors to deliver routine maintenance and minor capital projects across water assets.

Your role includes planning, coordinating resources, and providing on-site technical leadership to meet safety and quality standards. Essential qualifications include a mechanical or electrical trade, 3 years in water, and licenses.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in a relevant mechanical, electrical, or dual-trade discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within the water industry.
• Electrical Restricted License (Disconnect Reconnect) required.
• Experience with JSEA, chemical dosing equipment, water & sewer pumping stations.
• Current unrestricted Driver's License and Truck License (HC/MR).
• Certifications in high-risk work, forklift, Dogman and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise mechanical fitters, electricians and subcontractors in safe delivery of routine maintenance and minor capital projects.
• Plan and coordinate project activities, including scoping works, scheduling resources, subcontractor engagement, material procurement, and plant and equipment hire.
• Provide onsite supervision and technical leadership to ensure safety, quality and efficiency.
• Perform fault finding, maintenance, repairs, installation, modification and commissioning of assets.
• Deliver programmed maintenance and capital works across water and wastewater assets.
• Prepare quotations, cost estimates, equipment requirements and work scopes to support planning.
• Support Project Managers, engineers and operations personnel with technical advice.
• Maintain compliance with safety, environmental and operational procedures.

Skills

Trade qualification (mechanical/electr

3 years water industry experience

Current unrestricted Driver's License

Truck License HC/MR

Safety-focused mindset

IT proficiency (MS Office)

Education

Electrical Restricted License (Disconnect Reconnect)

High-risk work certification

Forklift certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Primary Location QLD - Eagle Farm Job Description Summary

We are looking for a Leading Hand to join the projects team of our Water division - assisting with our ongoing Urban Utilities Mechanical, Electrical and Control Systems (MECS) contract.

About the Role

Working within the MECS Projects Team this role will be leading and supervising small teams of mechanical fitters, electricians and subcontractors in the delivery of routine maintenance activities and minor capital projects across water, wastewater treatment and distribution assets.

A key role, you will be ensuring work is planned and executed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, while supporting the successful delivery of project outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise mechanical fitters, electricians and subcontractors in the safe delivery of routine maintenance and minor capital projects.
• Plan and coordinate project activities, including scoping works, scheduling resources, subcontractor engagement, material procurement, and plant and equipment hire.
• Provide onsite supervision and technical leadership to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with quality standards and project requirements.
• Perform fault finding, maintenance, repairs, installation, modification, commissioning and decommissioning of assets, plant and equipment.
• Deliver programmed maintenance and capital works activities across water and wastewater treatment and distribution assets.
• Prepare quotations, cost estimates, equipment requirements and work scopes to support project planning and delivery.
• Provide technical support and advice to Project Managers, engineers, operations personnel and other stakeholders.
• Complete facilities maintenance and other technical duties as directed by the Project Manager.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental and operational procedures and promote a strong safety culture within the work team.

About you

To be successful within this role, you will offer the following:

Essential

• Essential - Trade qualification in a relevant mechanical, electrical, or dual-trade discipline
• Essential - 3 years’ experience within a similar role within the water industry
• Essential - Electrical Restricted License (Disconnect Reconnect)
• Essential - Experience with JSEA, Chemical dosing equipment, water & sewer pumping stations & all associated equipment & processes
• Essential - Current unrestricted Drivers License
• Essential - Current Truck License (HC or MR)
• Essential - Certifications in high-risk work, forklift, Dogman, First Aid
• Essential - Physical fitness to complete required tasks & Pass annual Medicals (including Spirometry Testing)
• Essential - Relentless commitment towards safety for your team and workplace
• Essential - Competency with IT/Software including Microsoft Office suite (Powerpoint, Excel & Word)

Desirable

• Desirable but not essential - Experience working on water filtration plants & leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Desirable but not essential - WHS Cert IV certification
• Desirable but not essential - Experience with Hydraulics Pneumatics, Welding and managing safety at heights

About us

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries.We keep communities connected.

Benefits

• Career development – We are growing and support internal mobility across our business units. There are opportunities to upskill through training pathways and leadership development programs, including WomenRise.
• Access - Discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
• Paid leave- Parental, cultural, community service, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
• Culture– We are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values safety, diversity and inclusion, and we recognise and celebrate excellence throughout the year through formal award ceremonies.

Pre-employment checks will form part of the recruitment process and will include a National Criminal History Check.

We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

Department Field Services

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications and utilities industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end‑to‑end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue chip client base.