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Mechanical Valve Fitter

Work TypeFull time
Positions2 Positions
Job no: N6XBK
Category: Customer Delivery
  • Gain access to fitness passports, childcare allowances, and discounted health insurance benefits!
  • Fulltime Permanent opportunity working across various sites in the Sydney Water Network
  • Base salary $107,980 plus super, RDOs, overtime callouts, 26 hrs standby allowance, afternoon shift 25% loading!


What’s the role?

In this position, you will provide mechanical maintenance support and innovation to build asset reliability working with the network teams, providing technical support on mechanical faults with network assets, diagnosing and rectifying where possible, undertaking specialist mechanical maintenance activities on network assets such as Pressure Reduction Valves (PRV).

This field-based role involves significant driving from time to time due to the vastness of the area covered and the need to meet priority response times. Work locations will include various Sydney Water remote unmanned sites, including water and wastewater pumping stations, reservoir sites, water gauges etc.

  • Mechanical maintenance response support and building asset reliability to support Sydney Water’s Network area of operation.
  • Site management during incidents
  • Condition assessment, avoid failure asset monitoring and reporting.
  • Planning with network operations to manage safety, customer, and environmental risk.
  • Real time detailed communications with internal stakeholders
  • A coordinated interface with Sydney Water’s delivery partners
  • Participate on an afternoon shift/standby roster (13:00 – 21:30)
  • Start and finish on the job in the field, with the use of field mobility technology (CLICK)
  • Prepared to travel and work in all areas of Sydney Water network operations.


You will be provided with access to a vehicle and phone as well as training and all equipment including PPE from Sydney Water

This position has an afternoon shift into standby component with a current frequency of 1 in 4 and is field based, starting and finishing in the field working in all weather conditions.


Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate for this position must have a Mechanical Fitter Trade qualification with current industry experience and a current driver’s license, you will also have the flexibility to work afternoon shift as needed and travel to various sites within Sydney Water’s area of work.

With safety at the forefront, you have previous experience working alone or in a team environment with the ability to manage your workload to achieve outcomes.

  • Relevant Mechanical Fitter qualifications, driver’s license and WHS General Construction Card
  • Valid or ability to obtain Confined Space certificate including maintaining fitness, LOTO & FIFM procedures, and working near heights.
  • Relevant and current industry knowledge and experience - Automatic Inlet Control Valves (AICV’s), Hydraulic & Pneumatic valves and actuators, Air valves, Penstocks & geared isolation valves, Conventional and submersible pumps, and general Microsoft applications.                            
  • Maintenance and breakdown experience on Pressure Reduction Valves (i.e., Plasson and various Globe valves) is highly desirable
  • Ability to work in unfavourable weather conditions and comfortable working with water and wastewater
  • Self-motivated and managed, with a positive attitude towards innovations, utilizing smart technology, strong problem solving/trouble shooting skills and adapting work practices to drive efficiency.
  • Competent to work alone, and ability to perform under pressure when required.
  • Excellent communications skills (both written & verbal)


Applications close date: Midnight Wednesday 27th March 2024

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.


You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact sareah.kelly2@sydneywater.com.au

Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.

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