Northern Territory Government
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Mechanical Services Technician
Classification Trade Technical Position no. 13713
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Business unit Water Services Location Darwin
Reports to Field Supervisor Mechanical Reports to p/no. 13636
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
Undertake Maintenance and Operations of water and sewerage systems across major/minor centres and remote communities in the NT.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The “WHAT” to be delivered
Functional
• Deliver preventive and planned maintenance programs on mechanical assets in accordance with Power and Water policy and procedures.
- Repair, maintain, upgrade and operate assets for water, sewerage and effluent transfer and treatment systems.
- Perform tasks on assets to ensure availability/reliability and provide prompt response to system interruptions.
- Undertake maintenance activities to achieve time, budget, operational and quality objectives.
- Undertake operational activities when required including emergency response to unplanned events across regions.
- Participate in 24/7 callout arrangements on maintenance and operational rosters
- Provide maintenance and operational support to other regions across the Northern Territory as needed, including travel to minor centres
and remote locations when required.
Leadership
• Work collaboratively with others
- Deliver on commitments
- Able to communicate to diverse audiences
- Strive to understand change and be resilient in the face of change
Safety and Environment
• Take all practicable steps to ensure your own safety, the safety of Power and Water staff and contractors, the public and their property
- Be aware of, and seek to avoid or reduce, the environmental impact of activities
Quality
• Understand and apply established processes and procedures, offering suggestions for improvements
Project management
• Plan and safely execute minor new works, recording as-constructed information for updating in Maximo and GIS
COMPETENCY PROFILE
“HOW” to do it (Manager of Self profile - refer to Power and Water’s Behavioural Competency Guide)
Ensures accountability Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
Action orientated Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Communicates effectively Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs
of different audiences.
Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Collaborates Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared obligations.
Instils trust and values Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives while recognising the
difference value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation.
Is resilient Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Self-development with self- Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels,
awareness using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and
weaknesses.
