Trades Assistant - SMP Support

SIMPEC; Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMPEC is recruiting experienced Trades Assistants for the Alkimos Desalination Plant Project in WA. You will support the SMP team alongside Boilermakers, Welders, Pipe Fitters and Mechanical Fitters on a major construction site.

Eligible candidates have at least 2 years' construction or mining experience, a WP licence, and basic safety training. The role offers a Perth metro project with a Monday–Friday roster and potential weekend work during critical phases.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass full pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in the construction and/or mining industry.
• High Risk Work Licence - WP
• Working at Heights (Within 2 Years)
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• Basic Rigging / Dogging
• Construction Card
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Australian Work Rights

Skills

Construction experience

Australian work rights

Education

Construction Card

Tools

WP Licence (High Risk)

Working at Heights training

Job description

At SIMPEC, culture is a big deal! Forged on community spirit and mateship. We operate in a candid environment where we value real collaboration and connection with people as people, and not as commodities. We are genuinely committed to live our values and walk the talk.

We are currently looking for experienced Trades Assistants to join our team on the Alkimos Desalination Plant Project.

This role will be to support the SMP team alongside Boilermakers, Welders, Pipe Fitters and Mechanical Fitters. Experience in a similar role on construction projects will be highly desirable.

This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your career with a dynamic and growing company, who boast a great and different culture \" Be Like No Other”.

About the Project

SIMPEC has been awarded the structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works for the Alkimos Desalination Plant Project.

Be part of this major AU$2.8 billion project, delivering critical infrastructure to strengthen Western Australia's future water security. The new desalination plant will supply drinking water to millions of Western Australians and connect to Perth's water network via a 33.5 km underground pipeline between Alkimos and Wanneroo.

What’s on Offer

• Perth metro-based project


• Monday to Friday roster, with Saturday work required during critical project phases


• 12+ month project duration


• Opportunity to work on one of WA's largest infrastructure projects


• Be part of a supportive team with a strong safety culture

To Be Successful You Will Have

• Must be able to pass full pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol screen


• A minimum of 2 years' experience in the construction and/or mining industry


• High Risk Work Licence - WP


• Working at Heights (Within 2 Years)


• Fire Extinguisher Training


• Basic Rigging / Dogging


• Construction Card


• Valid Driver’s Licence


• Australian Work Rights

At SIMPEC we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and pride ourselves on leading positively as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to continuing to build upon the inclusivity in our workplace and ensuring that collectively, we as a team, are a diverse representation of the communities in which we operate. We recognise that diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, religion, Veterans and defence service and many other aspects of your identity and experience and strongly encourage all to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining SIMPEC. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.