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 workshop is nestled in the beautiful South Para Reservoir and we are on the hunt for a skilled Maintenance Fabrication Technician, specifically in Boilermaking and Welding to join the team of professional fabricators and mechanical fitters to deliver quality fabrication solutions.

This isn’t a role where you will be stuck in a workshop all day everyday, you will be travelling to different sites as far as Swan Reach and Auburn and also across the metropolitan area to conduct maintenance, repairs, modifications and installs on new and old infrastructure. As part of a large, statewide business, this role offers the opportunity to apply your skills to a variety of projects and challenges.  A fair amount of capital work happens onsite in South Para Workshop.

About the Person

Ideally you will have experience fabricating a variety of materials including aluminium and stainless steel.  Experience with welding MSCL and stainless steel pipework is highly desirable. Strong communication skills coupled with the ability roll your sleeves up and deliver outcomes for our customers.

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.

In addition, your responsibilities will include: 

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day. 

You will: 

• Participate in asset maintenance and capital delivery works, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of our equipment
• Contribute to effective works management, promoting collaboration and coordination within the team
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and performance monitoring, fostering a culture of excellence
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, maximizing service delivery and revenue opportunities
• Champion workplace safety with a proactive approach and exemplary safety behaviours
• Participation in an on-call roster will after a qualifying period

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Relevant Trade Certificate or Tertiary Qualifications (Engineering Fabrication Certificate III)
• Current Australian driver's license (essential)
• Display a proactive approach to workplace safety and model excellent safety behaviours
• Ensure all work is completed in line with legislative requirements and SA Water policies and standards
• Willingness to learn and adapt, embracing new skills and undertaking further training as required
• Competency with computer software and applications

In return you will receive:

• Work with a variety of assets
• Hybrid working between site and workshop
• Company vehicle (for business use)
• Tool and Metal Trades allowances
• Training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A focus on wellbeing and work-life balance, including two ‘wellbeing days’ per year

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

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

Applications close 4pm, Thursday 28th November.

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.