Vic - Coburg
An exciting Opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Fitter to join Service Stream’s growing team in Melbourne
Service Stream’s Utilities division is seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our growing Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance team.
This role is responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of wastewater and water infrastructure, supporting the ongoing reliability of treatment plants and network assets across Yarra Valley Water’s Northern Service Delivery area.
We have positions available for varying classifications and skill levels:
Leading Hand x1
Mechanical Fitter x 5
The Mechanical Fitter is an experienced tradesperson responsible for the safe and efficient maintenance of wastewater and water infrastructure. The Mechanical Fitter is committed to maintaining reliable service delivery, minimising environmental impact, and supporting positive operational and community outcomes.
The Mechanical Fitter will carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks to assets and processes including, but not limited to:
Planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets, including pumps, valves, pipework, and treatment plant equipment
Respond to and rectify mechanical equipment failures in a timely and effective manner
Undertake fault finding and diagnosis of mechanical systems and processes
Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance to optimise asset performance
Install, align, and maintain rotating equipment and associated plant
Complete programmed maintenance and minor mechanical works
Assist with commissioning and decommissioning of mechanical assets and plant
Provide technical support to engineers, operators, and maintenance personnel
Work collaboratively within the Mechanical & Electrical team to support cross-discipline delivery and knowledge sharing
Participate in rostering to ensure continuous operation of critical infrastructure
Engage with external contractors and stakeholders to support efficient delivery of maintenance and minor works
Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
Ensure all decisions are made with commercial considerations.
Support and mentor apprentices to build trade capability and workforce development
Demonstrate strong safety leadership and promote best practice maintenance standards across all activities
Participate in an afterhours call out roster
Trade qualified Mechanical Fitter (or equivalent)
Experience in water, wastewater, utilities, or industrial maintenance environments (highly regarded)
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Skills and qualifications
Current MR Drivers Licence.
Experience on wastewater treatment plants and all equipment located within the plant (Desirable)
Experience in the Water industry or similar industry
National Licence to perform High Risk work (Desirable)
Trade Certificate in a relevant mechanical discipline
Willingness to upskill and undertake additional training for ongoing development
Successful applicants must obtain and maintain a satisfactory critical infrastructure background check in accordance with AusCheck requirements (mandatory)
About Us
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.
Service Stream does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies.
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If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.
