Mechanical Fitter

• Join a skilled maintenance team supporting essential energy infrastructure 
• Permanent Full-Time Opportunity 
• Based at Eraring Power Station based

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

About the role:

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, fault finding and repair of critical mechanical assets across Eraring Power Station. A key focus of this role is supporting the Coal Handling Plant, with maintenance activities involving conveyors, gearboxes, pulleys, rollers, trippers and associated equipment. Working within a collaborative maintenance team, you'll help deliver safe, reliable and efficient plant performance while contributing to a positive team culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why this role matters?

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on conveyor systems and plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults, conduct repairs and complete technical investigations.
• Maintain gearboxes, pulleys, rollers, trippers, frames and associated mechanical assets.
• Follow work management processes, complete inspections and provide accurate maintenance feedback.
• Promote a strong safety culture through risk assessments, JSAs and safe work practices.

What will you bring?

• Mechanical Trade Certificate and post-trade maintenance experience.
• Experience with conveyors, coal handling plant or similar heavy industrial equipment.
• Strong commitment to safety with experience completing JSAs and risk assessments.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a maintenance environment.
• Positive team attitude with a willingness to learn, adapt and contribute to a strong workplace culture.

So, why join us?

• 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

For more information, please contact Kelly Hansen - , quote Requisition ID 89952 or apply now.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.