Join our team of 4,000 energetic employees working across WA to supply and manage water, ultimately benefiting the lives of our communities and environment.
When our workplace spans across 2.6 million square kilometres, the career options are endless.
About the role
Regional Western Australia is full of opportunities. Based in Northam you will be reporting to the Team Leader - Workshops.
You will undertake a variety of duties in a workshop environment and in the field across the district.
What the role will involve
You're the type of person who is comfortable working in a flexible but supportive workplace. You are flexible in your work environment and are as comfortable working on site as you are in a workshop assisting in fabrication, welding and performing scheduled maintenance on Corporation assets.
You're always looking to develop and expand on your skills including
* Carrying out operation and maintenance tasks requiring use of specialist tools, plant and equipment
* Assist in the fabrication and maintenance of Water Corporation assets across the region (solder, spot or tack weld components using appropriate welding machines)
* Perform assembly and dismantling operations, such as bolting / unbolting pipe fittings and structures
* Occasionally, you will be required to work away from home that requires overnight stay/s
* Additionally, you will ensure legislative requirements are met and manage the safety and wellbeing of the welder when working in a field environment.
Key skills and experience
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with effective communication skills.
The role involves regular manual handling tasks, and appropriate support or adjustments will be provided to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment for all candidates.
Your willingness to travel and undertake overnight stays and work away from home and work base will ensure your success in this role.
You will also ideally possessing strong experience with
* Experience assisting Boilermakers, Welders, Mechanical Fitters, Machinists or other tradespeople.
* Exposure to metal fabrication work will be highly regarded.
* Basic interpretation of drawings
* Experience in pipeline cement rendering
Your dedication to Occupational Health and Safety including hazard identification and well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this position along with the following:
* Excavator and Bobcat experience would be advantageous but not essential
* Ability to work in a team environment.
Real benefits that matter
* 9-day fortnight (RDO)
* Two well‐being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
* Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
* Take advantage of our co‐contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co‐contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
* Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks 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.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
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