Field Mechanical Technician – Water & Wastewater

Downer Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Downer is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to support the North-West Auckland water network from Albany/Henderson. You’ll perform planned and reactive maintenance on pump stations and wastewater assets, fault-find, and work with field teams to keep critical infrastructure running safely.

You’ll need hands-on mechanical skills, a Class 1 NZ driver license, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in wastewater environments.

Qualifications

• NZQF Level 4 qualification in a relevant mechanical field or at least three years’ relevant experience.
• Hands-on mechanical maintenance, fault-finding and repairs experience.
• Experience with pumps, pump stations, industrial equipment or water/wastewater assets.
• Full Class 1 New Zealand driver licence.
• Strong health and safety understanding in wastewater environments.
• Confined-space, hazard-awareness or Hiab training would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and reactive mechanical maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair pumps, equipment and associated assets.
• Respond to wastewater network faults and service requests.
• Identify practical solutions to recurring mechanical issues.
• Work safely within wastewater and confined-space environments.
• Participate in the standby and callout roster, including incident response when required.
• Maintain accurate job records and collaborate with clients, suppliers and the team.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Diagnosing issues

Stakeholder communication

Field technology usage

Education

NZQF Level 4 mechanical qualification

Three years’ relevant experience

Tools

Pumps

Pump stations

Industrial equipment

Water/wastewater assets

Job description

Downer is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to support the North-West Auckland water network from Albany/Henderson. You’ll perform planned and reactive maintenance on pump stations and wastewater assets, fault-find, and work with field teams to keep critical infrastructure running safely.

You’ll need hands-on mechanical skills, a Class 1 NZ driver license, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in wastewater environments.