About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the Job

The Maintenance Trade Technician plays a vital role in keeping SA Water’s infrastructure running smoothly and safely by delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services. With a strong foundation in trade-based skills, this role focuses on both planned and reactive maintenance capital works, and improvement projects. From diagnosing audits to implementing technical solutions, the Maintenance Trade Technician ensures reliable performance of critical plant, equipment and systems – making a direct impact on operational efficiency and service delivery. Participation in an on-call roster will be part of this position.

About Operations and Maintenance 

The Operations & Maintenance team oversees the management of our water, wastewater and River Murray activities and conducts operational control activities for a secure water supply. The team is responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, integrating corrective, preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance strategies. They aim to meet availability, performance, cost, and risk targets by leveraging technical asset maintenance and reliability expertise. Operations & Maintenance strives to deliver smart and reliable services to customers while enhancing overall operational efficiency.

About the Person

The ideal candidate is a skilled and safety-conscious tradesperson with strong technical expertise in maintenance and repairs. They are proactive, reliable and take pride in delivering high-quality work. With experience in both planned and reactive maintenance, they can diagnose issues quickly, work efficiently within set timeframes and communicate clearly. They’re a strong team player and have a commitment to continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities for this opportunity 

• Execute internal and external maintenance programs in line with planning and scheduling to optimise equipment uptime, improve efficiency, avoid rework, and to enhance reliability and availability of infrastructure.
• Participate in and provide subject matter expertise in Safety in Design (SiD) and HAZOP studies.
• Liaise with maintenance delivery coordinators and supervisors to provide updates on schedules, cost estimates, and any scope variations in accordance with the regional capital delivery framework.
• Display work management discipline, to capture and report all required maintenance data accurately and promptly in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Provide coaching and mentoring for trade-related apprentices.
• Ensure infrastructure is safely maintained to a high-quality standard in accordance with reliability and maintenance practices.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Meet all the relevant metal classification criteria for Maintenance Trade (Electrical, Mechanical or Fabrication).
• Relevant Trade Certificate and License (Electrical only)
• Ability to work under limited supervision and in a team environment.
• Understanding of work health and safety and the ability to manage safety and risk.
• Ability to analyse technical operational problems and recommend appropriate solutions while working under limited supervision.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and competent with computer and software applications.
• Demonstrate skill, awareness and knowledge on water quality, wastewater, and environmental procedures.
• Experience running and/or managing small projects.

Further information can be found in the attached PD –  Maintenance Trade Technician.docx

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Steph Haines from the Talent Acquisition team steph.haines@sawater.com.au 

Applications close 11:55pm, 2 June 2025. 

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.