Mechanical Technician (Water Facilities)

Ventia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Private health insurance discounts

Hotel discounts

Car hire discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to join the team at Western Sydney Airport. The role focuses on routine inspection, maintenance, testing, fault finding and reporting of mechanical systems in water treatment facilities, with potential expansion to broader facilities maintenance as the site develops.

The position offers a long-term contract, with on-site work, Monday to Friday hours, and a rotating on-call roster.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Fitter and Turner trade qualification.
• Driver licence (NSW).
• Experience with water or wastewater treatment facilities preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, test and fault-find mechanical systems at water treatment facilities.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, valves and rotating equipment.
• Record maintenance, inspections and asset information in systems.
• Coordinate with Electrical Technicians and contractors; participate in outages and commissioning.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Independent worker

Team player

Strong communication

Education

Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Fitter and Turner trade qualification

Tools

Pumps

Rotating equipment

Valves

Dosing systems

Job description

2mo ago , from Ventia Services Group Limited

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Transport Sector for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join our team at the Western Sydney Airport.

In this role, you will be responsible for the routine inspection, maintenance, testing, fault finding and reporting of mechanical systems and equipment associated with the airport’s water treatment facilities. As the site develops, the role will also expand to support broader facilities maintenance activities.

Start Date:

Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm
On-Call: Rotating roster – 1 week on call, followed by 2 weeks off

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the delivery and ongoing operation of the new Western Sydney Airport.
• Secure a long-term contract offering stability and career development.
• Access to overtime, with opportunities to elect for additional hours as workloads fluctuate throughout the year.
• Career opportunities with a leading ASX-listed company, offering stability and long-term growth.
• Access to VenPerks, including paid parental leave and discounts on private health insurance, hotels, car hire, retail and much more.

Key Accountabilities

• Inspect, maintain, test and fault-find mechanical systems and equipment at water treatment facilities.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, dosing and rotating equipment.
• Maintain wastewater, recycled water and associated infrastructure.
• Diagnose faults and implement corrective actions, including installation, overhaul and commissioning.
• Record maintenance, inspections, testing and asset information in maintenance systems.
• Support commissioning, shutdowns, planned outages and Electrical Technicians.
• Coordinate specialist contractors and maintenance activities.
• Participate in emergency response and after-hours call-outs as required.
• Ensure all work complies with WHS, environmental and airport operational requirements.

About You

We are looking for a safety-focused and experienced Mechanical Technician who is comfortable working independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
• Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Fitter and Turner trade qualification.
• Current NSW Driver Licence.
• Previous experience working within water or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience with pumps, rotating equipment, valves, dosing systems and associated process equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Current First Aid, CPR and LVR training.
• Working at Heights certification.
• Confined Spaces certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Technician looking for an opportunity to work on one of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects, we would love to hear from you.

About VentiaAs a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.

Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.

The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.