Downer

Mechanical Fitter - Orica, QLD

Downer  •  Commonwealth of Australia (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

What We Offer

  • Casual outage role: DIDO outage located at Orica Yarwun, QLD, with potential for additional project or outage work
  • Pay Rates: Competitive EBA rates + 25% casual loading + overtime penalties (from base rate) + site allowances
  • Project Dates: Commencing early May 2026, with pre shutdown works available from 05/05 and a short shutdown scheduled 18/05–22/05
  • Outage Roster: Day and night shifts, 11-hour shifts
  • Other Benefits: LAFHA or accommodation provided for eligible distant workers

The Opportunity
Our Energy and Utilities business has opportunities for casual Mechanical Fitters for an outage located in Gladstone, QLD. You will provide your expertise within an outage environment performing routine and reactive maintenance on plant equipment, valve and RV change out's, confined space isolations, gauze changeouts, hydro testing, plate cooler exchange, installation of pipe work and flange management.

About You

  • Site Proficient: Proven experience working in a heavy industry or shutdown environment
  • Team Oriented: Strong ability to work effectively within a team, supported by clear and well-developed communication skills
  • Workplace Safety: Demonstrated commitment to safety and the wellbeing of yourself and your colleagues
  • Qualifications: Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade; Enter and Work in Confined Spaces (RIIWHS202E); Working at Heights (RIIWHS204E – current within 2 years); Construction White Card
  • Additional Requirements: Must be able to obtain a QLD Explosives Security Clearance

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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About Downer

Enabling communities to thrive.

It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
North Ryde, AU
Year Founded
1933
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