Mechanic

SES Australia Pty Ltd; Shire of Wellington; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Energy Services Australia is seeking a skilled Diesel Mechanic/Heavy Machinery Technician to service and maintain fleet and equipment in our Wurruk, VIC facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, assist with offshore deployments, and troubleshoot mechanical issues across cranes, forklifts and hydraulic systems.

Applicants should hold a trade qualification, have forklift and crane experience, read OEM manuals, and work safely in accordance with company policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic or equivalent trade certification.
• Experience with forklifts and heavy equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Service HWO associated equipment in yard for mobilisation/prep.
• Perform maintenance per Maintenance Sheets and train/guide junior techs.
• Inspect fleet including trucks, trailers and cranes; report defects.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Forklift operation

Crane operation

Electrical repairs (LV)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Qualified Diesel Mechanic / Heavy Machinery Mechanic / Plant Mechanic or Fitter

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Jib crane

Man lift

Hydraulic hoses

Job description

About Superior Energy Services Australia

Superior Energy Services (Australia) is a leading provider of specialised personnel, equipment, and engineering solutions to the oil and gas industry. Based in Wurruk, Victoria, the company delivers well intervention services including workover, coiled tubing and wireline operations, along with equipment rental, manufacturing and engineering support. With a strong commitment to safety, integrity and operational excellence, SESA partners with clients across the energy sector to deliver reliable, efficient and incident free outcomes.

About the Role and What We're Looking For

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service HWO associated equipment when in the yard facility in preparation for mobilisation/deployment.
• Perform maintenance on all equipment according to Maintenance Sheets.
• Assembly of new equipment and components.
• Maintain documentation of work scopes and test procedures.
• Conduct testing applicable after servicing and testing are complete.
• Carry out various maintenance requests at the SESA facility and offshore.
• Assist field supervisors in troubleshooting equipment problems and deploy technicians, if necessary.
• Perform visual and mechanical inspections on the fleet of trucks, trailers, forklifts, overhead cranes, and any other equipment obtained for transporting equipment.
• Coordinate pull testing and load testing of lifting eyes on equipment.
• Request purchases for replacement parts and/or services with immediate supervisor.
• Inspect all assembly parts, winches, lifting devices, hydraulic hoses, and report any defective material or questionable component conditions to supervisor.
• Provide assistance to Field Operations on projects, as needed.
• Observe and follow all company safety rules and policies.
• Perform basic housekeeping of workstations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Machinery Mechanic, Plant Mechanic or Fitter.
• Experienced in forklift operation.
• Knowledge of and ability to read and comprehend equipment certification and test charts, OEM manuals
• Dogman signals for crane operations
• Behavior Based Safety System and Risk Assessments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Capable of using different machines and tools; understanding their purpose and specific uses.
• Qualified to diagnose and solve general problematic mechanical issues.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, i.e. Diesel mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Ability to operate a forklift, jib crane, overhead crane, and man lift.
• Capable of working at heights.
• Firefighting and spill containment.
• Experienced in performing basic electrical (LV) repairs.
• Ability to conduct work simultaneously between multiple jobs.