Mechanical Maintenance Specialist – Water Infrastructure

WaterNSW; Warragamba Dam; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WaterNSW is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to maintain and service dam and river infrastructure, ensuring safety and reliability of assets. You will perform mechanical maintenance, fabrication and repairs on metal components within a heavy asset environment.

You will work to meet regulatory and organisational standards, support emergency response, and contribute to accurate reporting and documentation to inform operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, with a strong preference for Fitter Machinist (Metals) or equivalent mechanical trade certification.
• Demonstrated post-trade experience in mechanical maintenance, overhaul, repair and fabrication of metal components in industrial, utilities, water, energy, mining or heavy asset environments.

Responsibilities

• Support reliable water delivery by undertaking surveillance, inspection and monitoring of water supply assets.
• Respond to emergency and incident events by adhering to emergency management policies and participating in flood operations, dam safety activities, lock operations and related works.
• Ensure high-quality documentation and reporting of maintenance and service activities to support operational decision-making and compliance.

Skills

Surveillance & monitoring

Maintenance & repair

Inspection

Emergency response

Education

Mechanical Engineering trade qualification

Fitter Machinist (Metals) certification (preferred)

Job description

WaterNSW is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to maintain and service dam and river infrastructure, ensuring safety and reliability of assets. You will perform mechanical maintenance, fabrication and repairs on metal components within a heavy asset environment.

You will work to meet regulatory and organisational standards, support emergency response, and contribute to accurate reporting and documentation to inform operational decisions.