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· Moora Regional Depot - Relocating? Talk to us about how we can help
· $111,968 base + Super + ability to earn additional with generous standby and overtime rates
· Work / life balance. Get home each night – 9 Day Fortnight
About the role:
We currently have a Fulltime opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Tradesperson based in Moora. In this position you will assist with the monitoring, operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants by providing mechanical solutions to repairs and mechanical faults in relation to our water and wastewater related assets.
We are seeking an individual who takes ownership of their work area and is able to work effectively independently but also contributes to a positive team environment and safety culture.
Real benefits that matter:
· Relocating? Talk to us about how we can help
· Rent assistance for a period of time
· Work your full-time hours over 9 days and enjoy an RDO every fortnight!
· Work for a company that advocates for mental health and wellbeing with two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good, no questions asked, we understand the importance of switching off and recharging every now and then.
· Annual leave loading of 17.5%.
· After 3 years of continuous service, you may access your Long Service leave (pro-rata).
· In addition to the base requirement, Water Corporation will make an additional 2% super contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2% of your salary to super.
· Purchase additional leave of up to 4 weeks.
What you’ll do:
You’ll be responsible for the provision of mechanical services including scheduled and unscheduled installation, testing, maintenance, fault finding, repair and commissioning of Water Corporation’s assets.
Main Duties will involve:
· Performs scheduled and unscheduled (breakdown) maintenance in water/wastewater systems and installs electrical and instrumentation components
· Performs complex isolation and shutdowns
· Complex problem solving of water systems, wastewater systems and chemical dosing systems
Key skills and experience:
We are seeking a mechanical trade qualified candidate, ideally possessing strong experience in pumping and chlorination systems. Your dedication to Occupational Health and Safety including hazard identification and well developed communication skills are essential for this position along with the following:
· Mechanical Trade Certificate (Fitter/Machinist/Turner)
· Experience with chemical systems
· Pneumatic/hydraulic systems
· Pressure regulating valves
· Ability to participate in standby rosters and be available for travel
· Relevant High Risk Licenses
· WA ‘MR’ Class Drivers Licence
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close: Sunday, 17th March 2024
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Water Corporation is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. How we will achieve this is outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and People and Safety Strategy.
We acknowledge the different skills, experiences and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.
We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, where all our people feel that they belong, are valued, respected and have equal access to opportunities and resources.
We encourage applications from our key priority communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments including adjustments in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.”
Applicants with disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, or alternative methods of communication, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or 9420 2000.
To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit our website.
