About the job

Deliver efficient and safe planned and unplanned maintenance, capital, and non-regulated programs to achieve availability, performance, cost, and risk targets for smart and reliable services to customers. Apply trade-based skills and knowledge with specific instruction, assisting with installations, repairs, maintenance, testing, modification, commissioning, and fault finding on plant, equipment, and materials. 

 In addition, your responsibilities will include:  

• Display a proactive approach to workplace safety and demonstrate excellent safety and constructive style behaviours in line with SA Water values and code of conduct.
• Provide technical expertise and support to all trade related maintenance activities.
• 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).
• Create follow up work orders for additional repair and replacement as required.
• Notify and report to the supervisor if infrastructure and assets need to be added to the capital renewal and replacement program.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Met all the relevant metal classification criteria for SAW4 Maintenance Trade (Fabrication).
• Relevant Trade Certificate
• 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 PD.docx

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

Applications close 4pm Friday 31st January 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 LGBTQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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