Mechanical Fitter - Northern Territory

McMahon Services; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Darwin-based permanent position

40-hour week, minimal overtime

Defence/maritime exposure

Job summary

McMahon Services is seeking an experienced Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter for a permanent, Darwin-based role. You will perform planned maintenance and fault-finding on fixed plant and marine infrastructure, including wharves and jetties, with a 40-hour week and minimal overtime.

The role requires mechanical trade qualifications, strong maintenance experience, and safe work practices. Applicants must be Australian citizens capable of Defence-related clearances.

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical Fitter with maintenance of fixed plant assets.
• Experience on fixed platforms, walkways or similar industrial assets preferred.
• Ability to fault-find and diagnose mechanical faults efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance inspections and document results.
• Fault-find and repair fixed plant and marine infrastructure equipment.
• Service large winches, gearboxes and motor couplings as required.
• Inspect wharves, jetties and marine assets for safety and reliability.
• Maintain records and reports in line with OEM and internal procedures.
• Follow safety systems including JSEA/SWMS and permit-to-work.
• Support Defence/maritime security requirements where applicable.
• Assist with PRV recertification and related activities.

Skills

Certificate III in Eng – Mechanical

Mechanical Fitter trade qualification

Fixed plant maintenance

Fault-finding capability

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Safety commitments

MS Office basics

Pre-employment medical clearance

Education

Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade

Job description

McMahon Services is looking for an experienced Fixed Plant Mechanical Fitter to join our team in Darwin.

This is a permanent, locally based opportunity offering a 40-hour working week with minimal overtime, making it a great option for an experienced tradesperson looking for interesting work while still having time to enjoy life outside of work.

You’ll complete routine planned maintenance inspections and documentation, fault-finding and repairs on a diverse range of fixed plant and marine infrastructure, including wharves, jetties, winches, gearboxes and associated equipment.

Wharves and Jetties maintenance experience is highly regarded, but it isn’t essential.

If you’re a qualified Mechanical Fitter with strong fixed plant maintenance experience and mechanical aptitude, we’d like to hear from you.

About McMahon Services

McMahon Services is one of Australia’s largest privately owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations, employing more than 1,200 people across Australia.

Our Northern Territory team supports a diverse range of construction, maintenance and infrastructure projects. We invest in our people and provide genuine opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience and build a long-term career.

About The Role

As Mechanical Fitter, you’ll inspect, carry out and document planned maintenance activities in line with OEM requirements and scheduled maintenance programmes.

Your work will include maintaining fixed plant and marine assets, identifying faults and completing preventative maintenance to help ensure equipment remains safe, reliable and operational.

You’ll work across assets including large winches and winch cables, gearboxes, motor couplings, fender systems, gangways, mooring equipment and other mechanical infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Complete planned and preventative maintenance in line with OEM manuals and maintenance schedules.
• Service and maintain large winches, cables, gearboxes, motor couplings and fixed plant.
• Inspect and maintain marine infrastructure, including wharves and jetties.
• Carry out routine inspections of sliding fender systems, manual and powered winching systems, gangways, mooring bollards, rubbing strips and associated equipment.
• Assist with PRV recertification and maintenance activities.
• Undertake mechanical fault-finding and report maintenance requirements.
• Complete maintenance records and supporting documentation.
• Work safely within JSEA/SWMS, pre-task assessment, permit-to-work and isolation requirements.
• Comply with applicable Defence and maritime security requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade, Mechanical Fitter trade qualification or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining fixed plant, fixed platforms and walkways or similar industrial assets.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding capability.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic systems.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices.
• Basic computer skills, including email, Word and Excel.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment medical.

Due to site access requirements, applicants must be Australian Citizens and capable of obtaining a Defence Common Access Card (DCAC) and Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

What Will Set You Apart

• Previous experience maintaining marine infrastructure, wharves or jetties.
• Experience working in Defence, maritime or other controlled environments.
• Forklift licence.
• Elevating Work Platform (EWP) licence.
• Coxswain Grade 3.
• A proactive approach to preventative maintenance and asset reliability.

Why Join McMahon Services?

• Permanent, Darwin-based position.
• 40-hour working week with minimal overtime.
• Work across a diverse range of fixed plant and marine infrastructure.
• Opportunity to gain valuable Defence and maritime maintenance experience.
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

No recruitment agencies please.

At McMahon Services, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental values. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation, creativity and a deeper understanding of the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.