Saltire Infrastructure®

Drainer

Saltire Infrastructure®  •  $86k - $104k/yr  •  O'Connor, AU (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

  • A Drainer is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of piping systems and related infrastructure. This role involves ensuring that water efficiently flows without disruption to residential, commercial, and industrial properties.
  • Working as part of an operational or project team, the Drainer is responsible for installing pipelines, working around live water main assets, undertaking complex excavation activities, and completing pipeline repairs and maintenance.
  • The position requires physical fitness, reliability, and a strong commitment to maintaining safety standards in compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

    • Key Responsibilities

    General

    Installation: Install various sizes and types of pipework, new culverts, and

  • stormwater systems per technical specifications.
  • Maintenance: inspect, test and maintain pipelines culverts, and stormwater systems.
  • Repair: Diagnose and repair leaks or damage in piping systems.
  • Underground Services: Locate existing underground services.
  • Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain machinery and tools, including setting up pipe lasers and carrying out levels.
  • Plant Operations: Direct and support plant operators.
  • Site Preparation: Clear debris and excavate trenches for pipe installations.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal
  • regulations and environmental guidelines.
  • Follow instructions from supervisors and comply with all site safety protocols and requirements.
  • Maintain compliance with organisational policies, procedures, and the Code of
  • Conduct, and consistently demonstrate behaviours that support the organisation's values and culture.

  • Work Health and Safety

  • Complying with all applicable health, safety and environmental legislation and company requirements.
  • Ensuring safety considerations are incorporated into all tasks undertaken, demonstrate understanding of technical and safety protocols to protect yourself and others on-site.
  • Participate in toolbox talks, safety briefings, and training sessions to maintain compliance and awareness
  • Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses in accordance with company procedures.
  • Support Saltire's objective of achieving zero harm across all workplaces.

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • Strong understanding of Water Corporation specifications and standards
  • Experienced in QA inspections, pressure testing, and disinfection processes
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pipe laying
  • Holds relevant accreditations and tickets, including:
  • Construction White Card (mandatory)
  • PVC Pipe Laying
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Physical fitness and stamina to perform manual tasks safely and effectively.
  • Understanding of workplace health and safety practices. Current Driver’s
  • Licence.

    • Desirable

  • Current pipe laying/related accreditation or demonstrated experience as a
  • drainer
  • Desirable accreditations and tickets, including
  • Plant operating tickets
  • Working at Heights
  • Excavator VOCs
    • Saltire Infrastructure®

    About Saltire Infrastructure®

    Saltire is a water industry focused engineered services provider specialise in system continuity that undertakes pipeline construction, repair, and maintenance works.

    We have highly experienced teams and technologies that focus on innovation, delivery and excellence. Utilising hot-tapping, live pipeline inspection, S-Gate valves and flow-stopping systems, Saltire can stop water flow within most pipeline networks and also by-pass or redirect water flow to allow repairs and maintenance works to proceed without interruption.

    Saltire can also provide full turnkey project services, assist with scoping and design of works to ensure best fit scenarios for clients and stakeholders alike.

    Industry
    Architecture & Engineering
    Company Size
    11-50 employees
    Headquarters
    Canning Vale, AU
    Year Founded
    2020
    Website
    saltire.au
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