Support Technician

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to coordinate works and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform planned and corrective maintenance on mechanical assets, ensuring plant reliability and uptime.
• Carry out preventive maintenance activities such as calibrations, condition monitoring, inspections, lubrication, and equipment replacement.
• Liaise with contractors and issue work clearances and permits according to SUEZ procedures.
• Participate in an on-call roster to provide after-hours maintenance support during unplanned events.
• Complete maintenance work orders and capture accurate data within the site’s CMMS.
• Support safe work practices by monitoring contractors, ensuring inductions are completed, and maintaining high quality standards.
• Respond to equipment failures, diagnose faults, and implement safe, cost-effective repairs.

The Maintenance Support Technician – Mechanical plays a key role in ensuring the Perth Seawater Desalination Plant operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. This hands-on position is suited to a trade-qualified professional with solid mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industry, water, petrochemical, or mining environments.

You are an adaptable and proactive tradesperson who thrives in a collaborative, safety-driven environment. You take ownership of your work, communicate effectively, and enjoy solving mechanical challenges.

• A current driver’s licence.
• 5+ years’ experience in water, petrochemical, mining, or other heavy industrial settings.
• Willingness to work reasonable overtime and participate in an on-call roster as required.
• A trade certificate in a mechanical field.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external contractors.

• Your wellbeing is supported through our wellbeing program offering monthly initiatives and 24/7 access to our employee assistance program.
• We believe in providing everyone an equal chance to excel and grow (equal opportunities for career development and advancement).
• We provide a supportive and engaging environment fostering innovation that is future-focused for next generations.
• Access exclusive company discounts with Flare HR.
• Novated leasing opportunities.