Overview
Position: Mechanical Tradesperson
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: 31-May-2026
Hours per week: 38 hrs. p/w
Location: Kwinana, WA
Pay Rate to: Up to $54.48p/h + OT depending on experience
About the role
This role is responsible for the installation, testing, maintenance, fault finding, repair and commissioning of mechanical components across water and wastewater assets. You'll work both independently and as part of a team, supporting operational reliability across the region.
Responsibilities
* Perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance on water and wastewater systems
* Install mechanical components and carry out complex isolation and shutdown procedures
* Diagnose faults using SCADA, OIPs and operator collaboration
* Provide on‑the‑job training and supervision to apprentices and other personnel
* Plan and prepare maintenance work and assist with project execution
* Liaise with engineers to resolve complex technical issues
* Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
* Participate in call-out/standby rosters as required
Key Skills & Experience
* Mechanical Trade Certificate – Fitter
* Relevant High-Risk licences
* WA MR Class Driver's Licence
* Construction White Card
* First Aid Certificate
* Dogman Certificate
* Confined Space Entry competency
* Gas Test Atmosphere
* Strong experience with pumping systems, hydraulics and gas chlorination
* Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
* Strong communication skills and commitment to safety
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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