Senior Plumber: Heat Pump & HVAC Installations, Compliance

Opt Energy; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OPT Energy is a growing company delivering hot water, heat pump, and air conditioning installations in Victoria. This hands-on role combines residential work with compliance management and resolving installation issues to meet Australian standards.

You will install and test systems, coordinate with electricians and other trades, review installations for defects, and prepare required documentation and certificates.

Qualifications

• Victorian plumbing licence required
• Water supply and gas-fitting authorisations where required
• Experience in residential hot water and heat pump installations
• Knowledge of Australian plumbing standards and VBA requirements
• Experience diagnosing faults and handling rectification works
• Strong written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Install and replace residential hot water systems and heat pumps
• Replace gas hot water systems with electric heat pump systems
• Install residential air conditioning systems
• Complete associated plumbing, drainage, and pipework tasks
• Conduct site inspections and assess requirements
• Test installations and verify operation
• Coordinate with electricians and other trades
• Ensure compliance with Australian standards and VBA
• Review installations for defects and safety concerns
• Prepare compliance certificates, job reports, photos, and documentation

Skills

Victorian licence

Gas-fitting authorisations

Heat pump installs

Plumbing standards knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

OPT Energy is a growing company delivering hot water, heat pump, and air conditioning installations in Victoria. This hands-on role combines residential work with compliance management and resolving installation issues to meet Australian standards.

You will install and test systems, coordinate with electricians and other trades, review installations for defects, and prepare required documentation and certificates.