Watercare Services Limited

Mechanical Fitter

Rosedale, WV

full_time

About This Job

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

Watercare is the largest water and wastewater utility in New Zealand providing more than 400 million litres of water to Auckland every day. Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $18.5 billion over the next 20 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $2.5 million every day.

It doesn't just stop there; we ensure that sustainability lies at the heart of everything that we do to help protect our water resources for future generations. This means that we are continuously focused on how we can reduce our carbon footprint with initiatives likes solar panels, electric cars, revegetation programmes and much, much more. We really are a company that wants to make a positive difference.

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

Based at our Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant we are seeking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our team. This is an exciting role for candidates that wish to prove their strength in mechanical maintenance and problem solving to ensure that water and wastewater services are effectively managed to over one million customers.

Key Responsibilities

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Maintain the operational functionality of Mechanical Equipment.

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Respond to mechanical faults as they arise.

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Perform regular preventative maintenance tasks and carry out repairs and servicing of pumps.

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Pump servicing and field mechanical maintenance are an important aspect of this role.

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Work safely in an industrial environment.

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you Required

You will have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a team. The following skills and attributes are required:

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A qualified mechanical fitter having served a recognized mechanical engineering apprenticeship with National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering level 4 or equivalent.

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Experience in maintenance of continuously operating plant, with experience in large continuous liquids and solids processes.

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Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

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A demonstrated commitment to comply with H&S standards and safe work practices.

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Pump servicing experience.

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Laser alignment experience would be advantageous

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Clean drivers licence essential, Class II drivers licence preferred. Hiab Experience is desirable.

This role includes participation in an on-call roster, so the successful candidate will need to be able to respond to callouts and be onsite at the treatment plant within a reasonable timeframe —ideally, you will live nearby or within easy travelling distance.

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

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Training and development opportunities

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Life and income protection insurance plans

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Generous parental leave

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Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - www.careers.watercare.co.nz.

The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and medical. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.

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