What We Offer
• Casual Outage Role: Located at Mt Piper in Blackmans Flat, NSW
• Project Dates: Start date from early-September, running approximatively till late October
• Supportive Environment: Tight-knit team environment within a workplace that focuses on Zero Harm
• Competitive Rate: Competitive EBA rates + 25% casual loading + overtime penalties (from base rate)
The Opportunity
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking Casual Mechanical Fitters to join our outage team at Mt Piper Power Station In this role, you will support the refurbishment and maintenance of cooling tower infrastructure, working alongside supervisors, tradespeople, and project teams to safely deliver outage works. Duties will include mechanical maintenance activities, equipment repairs, and general labouring tasks as required. Successful candidates will join Downer’s casual workforce, providing access to ongoing outage and maintenance opportunities across future projects.
About You
• Trade certificate: Trade Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
• Site Proficient: Experienced in outages and projects in the power generation or heavy industrial sector
• Team Oriented: Have an ability to work effectively within a team with well-developed communication skills
• Workplace Safety: Committed to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and your colleagues
• Qualifications: Advances Confined Space Entry, Working at heights (within 3 years) and Construction white card
PLEASE NOTE – Current casual employees do not need to re-apply, you will be contacted by our Resourcing and Experience Business Partner for outage work.
About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.

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