Maintenance Trade Fabrication - Fabrication (Adelaide)

About the Job The Maintenance Trade Technician plays an important role in keeping SA Water’s infrastructure operating safely and efficiently by delivering high-quality maintenance and repair services. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, capital works, and improvement projects, using strong trade‑based skills to diagnose issues and implement effective technical solutions. Based at the scenic South Para Reservoir, we are seeking a skilled Maintenance Fabrication Technician to join a team of experienced fabricators and mechanical fitters. This is a varied role that includes both workshop‑based work and travel to sites across the metropolitan area, as well as locations such as Swan Reach through to Cape Jervis, to carry out maintenance, repairs, modifications, and installations on new and existing infrastructure. Your responsibilities for this prospect
- Execute internal and external maintenance programs in line with planning and scheduling to optimise equipment uptime, improve efficiency, avoid rework, and to enhance reliability and availability of infrastructure.
- Participate in and provide subject matter expertise in Safety in Design (SiD) and HAZOP studies.
- Liaise with maintenance delivery coordinators and supervisors to provide updates on schedules, cost estimates, and any scope variations in accordance with the regional capital delivery framework.
- Display work management discipline, to capture and report all required maintenance data accurately and promptly in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Provide coaching and mentoring for trade‑related apprentices.
- Ensure infrastructure is safely maintained to a high‑quality standard in accordance with reliability and maintenance practices.
- Participation in an on‑call roster will be part of this position.
- Working in remote or isolated locations may be required. Your success in this role will come from:
- Relevant Trade Certificate or Tertiary Qualifications (Welding & Boilermaker)
- Ability to work under limited supervision and in a team environment.
- Understanding of work health and safety and the ability to manage safety and risk.
- Ability to analyse technical operational problems and recommend appropriate solutions while working under limited supervision.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills and competent with computer and software applications.
- Demonstrate skill, awareness and knowledge on water quality, wastewater, and environmental procedures.
- Experience running and/or managing small projects. Further information can be found in the attached PD – Maintenance Trade Technician.docx Applications close 5pm, Thursday 21st May 2026. A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3pvdxx