Mechanical Maintenance Lead for Water Infrastructure

State Water Corporation; Warragamba; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

9-day fortnight

Parental leave 16 weeks

Fertility leave

Wear allowance

Professional development

Remote area benefits

Salary range 91,901–101,093 AUD +Super

Superannuation

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking a Maintenance Officer - Trade (Mechanical) to join our field operations team. The role focuses on maintaining dams, river systems and mechanical plant to ensure safe, reliable water delivery and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications include a mechanical trade with post-trade maintenance experience, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to document activities in CMMS. On-site work with flexible benefit options is offered under WaterNSW policies.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Post-trade experience in mechanical maintenance, overhaul, repair and fabrication.
• Strong fault-finding and ability to interpret drawings and solve problems.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team while managing priorities.
• Strong documentation skills of maintenance activities in CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service water infrastructure assets (dams, rivers, mechanical plant).
• Support reliable water delivery through surveillance and monitoring of assets.
• Execute maintenance and minor capital works to support preventive maintenance program.
• Respond to emergency events following policies and procedures.
• Document maintenance activities and defects for decision-making and compliance.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Fitter Machinist

Job description

WaterNSW is seeking a Maintenance Officer - Trade (Mechanical) to join our field operations team. The role focuses on maintaining dams, river systems and mechanical plant to ensure safe, reliable water delivery and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications include a mechanical trade with post-trade maintenance experience, strong fault-finding skills, and the ability to document activities in CMMS. On-site work with flexible benefit options is offered under WaterNSW policies.