What We Offer
• Casual Role: DIDO outage, located at Kogan Creek Power Station in Brigalow, QLD
• Project Dates: Start date from mid-July, running approximately until mid-September
• Roster: Monday to Saturday | Day & Night shifts | 11-hour shifts
• Competitive Rate: Competitive EBA rates + 25% casual loading + overtime penalties (from base rate) + site allowances
• Other Benefits: LAFHA or Accommodation is provided to distant workers.
The Opportunity
Downer's Energy & Utilities business is seeking casual Sheet Metal Workers to provide outage services at Kogen Creek Power Station in Brigalow, QLD Starting in mid-July 2026, Downer will offer mechanical and project services throughout the outage period. As a Sheet Metal Worker, you will apply your expertise in replacing or reinforcing damaged sheet metal in ducts, flues, and furnace walls. Cutting, shaping, and assembling sheet metal parts for temporary or permanent replacements. Installing new panels, guards, or enclosures as part of upgrade or safety compliance work, ensuring that all work is completed safely, effectively, and to the required standards.
About You
• 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: Enter and work in confined spaces (RIIWHS202E), Working at heights (RIIWHS204E) (within 2 years), Construction white card
• Trade certificate: Trade Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade
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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