We’re currently recruiting for a qualified mechanical trades person to join the Mechanical Maintenance team! The Mechanical Maintenance Technician maintains the operation of North East Water’s mechanical assets and systems associated with water and wastewater infrastructure to optimise performance and ensure effective and efficient operations. In this role you will provide advice and hands-on assistance that supports the delivery of operational projects, upgrades and asset renewals while providing emergency maintenance response across the region. This role is a full-time, ongoing opportunity on a 9-day fortnight roster. General hours of work between 7am and 4:30pm with overtime as required and/or in times of emergency. Key Responsibilities Preventative and breakdown maintenance of mechanical assets and systems associated with water and wastewater infrastructure. Provide technical support to Operational staff to resolve faults and issues within critical infrastructure to ensure business continuity. Ensure accurate initiation and completion of all relevant documentation; works management system, timesheets, project closures, and other relevant paperwork. Provides emergency maintenance response and servicing across the North East Water region. Identify improvement opportunities or areas of business risk for corrective action as appropriate. Assist in the delivery of mechanical upgrades and asset renewals, and minor capital works. To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers Key Selection Criteria Describe how your relevant trade qualification in a mechanical field makes you well suited to the water industry. Briefly explain your experience with breakdown maintenance and prioritising competing workloads, particularly pump faults and maintenance. Describe your experience and demonstrated commitment to work health safety systems and practices. Demonstrated experience as a self-motivated individual with a teamwork focus and excellent communication skills. Detail any licences that will support your success in this role (Must hold a current driver’s licence and must be willing to obtain a medium rigid licence if not currently a licence holder). Working at North East Water North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including: Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region, Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements, Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, study assistance, mentoring and secondment opportunities, Annual salary increases and superannuation, Wide variety of leave types including 1 paid day off per month to use as you choose and paid parental leave, Health and wellbeing activities, 24/7 wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), plus much, much more! The post Mechanical Maintenance Technician appeared first on Indigenous Employment Australia | Indigenous Jobs and Opportunities.