Mechanical Technician

WestWater Enterprises; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Water is seeking a full-time Mechanical Tradesperson based in Queensland with experience in electrical and instrumentation. The role involves workshop and site work across Queensland and New South Wales, including pipe fabrication, mechanical assembly, and testing.

You will read drawings, provide design input, and support quality control while adhering to safety standards. The position requires a mechanical trade qualification, experience in the water industry, a valid forklift and

Qualifications

• Completion of mechanical trade (preferred).
• Experience in the water/industrial sector.
• Pipe fitting and PVC/HDPE fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and follow process/instrumentation diagrams and drawings.
• Permanent full Australian Work Rights.
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Work in a team to meet manufacturing tasks to required quality within deadlines.
• Carry out mechanical work: PVC pipe fabrication, steel fabrication, assembly and testing.
• Provide technical input on design, installation and maintenance for projects.
• Read and follow mechanical drawings to achieve task outcomes.
• Assist with quality control and ASCON drawing markups.
• Prepare and pack equipment for site tasks: installation, pipe laying and upgrades.
• Adhere to OH&S, quality and environmental policies.
• Assist electrical colleagues on project/production tasks on site and in-house.
• Liaise with clients and contractors on site, maintaining professionalism.
• Travel to sites across QLD and NSW; periods up to 3 weeks.

Skills

General mechanical ability

Analytical fault finding

Team communication

Read process & instrument diagrams

Australian work rights

Police clearance

Education

Certificate III in Mechanical Trade

Tools

Forklift Licence

Driver's Licence

Job description

Centurion Water specialises in the design, construction, and commissioning of water treatment infrastructure across Australia. We assess our clients’ requirements and integrate specialist treatment equipment to deliver high-quality, fit-for-purpose solutions. With in-house engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and after-care capabilities, we provide end-to-end project delivery.

The Role

We are seeking a full-time Mechanical Tradesperson based in QLD with commercial/industrial electrical and instrumentation experience who is looking to diversify their skills.

What you'll do

• Work enthusiastically in a team environment including supporting all colleagues to achieve manufacturing tasks to the desired quality of work within deadlines.
• Carry out mechanical work as designated by the appropriate supervisor to produce quality work within deadlines. This includes PVC pipe fabrication, general steel fabrication, mechanical assembly work and various acceptance testing.
• Provide technical input concerning the design, installation and maintenance with regards to projects and products.
• Read & follow mechanical drawings to produce the desired project or task outcome.
• Assistance with quality control of products and projects including red pen mark ups for ASCON drawings.
• Preparation and packing of equipment for site specific tasks, including installation, pipe laying, civil assistance/direction, service/maintenance and existing services upgrades.
• Adherence to the Company and customers specific Occupational Safety and Health, quality and environmental policies.
• Assist electrical based colleagues where appropriate on project or production tasks both onsite and in house.
• Liaise with clients and contractors on site while maintaining professionalism and representing Centurion justly.
• Adhere to road rules and drive responsibly when driving company-owned or marked vehicles.
• Turning up fit for work, being well rested and free from drugs and alcohol

Selection Criteria

• General mechanical/plumbing ability with pride in the workmanship
• Analytical and fault finding skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to liaise with people and fit into a team.
• Ability to read and follow process and instrumentation diagrams and general arrangement drawings
• Flexibility to work within the mechanical or service fields as required by current workload.
• Minor dogging and rigging ability
• Permanent full Australian Work Rights
• National Police Clearance (within 6 months of date)

Experience

• Completion of mechanical trade (preferred)
• Experience in the water industry
• Manufacturing industry experience (as opposed to maintenance-only roles)
• Pipe fitting experience
• PVC & HDPE plastic fabrication

Qualifications & Licences

• Certification III in Mechanical Trade
• Valid Driver's Licence
• White/Blue Card
• Forklift Licence (desirable)

Our workshop is based in Woodridge, QLD where we work 40 hour week minimum, Monday to Friday from 7am to 3:30pm. The role will involve away site work throughout QLD and NSW, at times for periods up to 3 weeks