Fitter and Turner Apprenticeship
Job ID
6618
Type
Full time
Location
Uranquinty, NSW
Positions
1
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The Opportunity
In partnership with Origin Energy, we are currently recruiting for a Fitter and Turner Apprentice for a January 2025 start.
The role will be based at the Uranquinty Power Station, about 20 minutes south of Wagga Wagga, where you will be working alongside trade-qualified Senior Plant Technicians maintaining the power station and its auxiliary plant.
This role is for locally based candidates only.
In this four-year apprenticeship you will work towards the completion of a MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade.
Job Details
Origin Energy is a leading Australian integrated energy company with interests in energy retailing, power generation and natural gas production.
Uranquinty Power Station is a natural gas-fired power station comprising four gas turbines. It is operated and maintained by a team of Plant Technicians and the Power Station Manager.
As a Fitter and Turner Apprentice, you will work a Monday to Friday roster with standard hours of 7.30am to 3.36pm daily.
Your on-the-job training will involve being mentored by qualified tradespeople who will give you hands-on exposure and training on preventative and corrective maintenance activities on various equipment and plant including pipework, pumps, tanks, valves, water, chemicals, gas auxiliary plants, and gas turbines.
You will be involved in scheduled shutdowns as required, as well as fabricating and repairing parts and equipment following the site maintenance plans.
Uranquinty Power Station offers a very diverse range of equipment and tasks to work on as an apprentice in heavy industry. Visits to Origin's other power stations may be offered to contribute to your performance and learning process.
Benefits
* Full time 4-year apprenticeship including paid annual and personal leave
* Above award wages
* Paid weekly
* Access to 1:1 mentoring and coaching
* The chance to learn from experienced tradespeople and work on advanced, modern and technical machinery
About You
We are looking for a locally based candidate who is mechanically minded and genuinely interested in the way things work and fit together.
You will need to have self-motivation, the capacity to show initiative and not be afraid to ask questions as you will be working in a small team at the site.
Coupled with a strong desire to build a career, you will be driven to learn new skills and relish taking on new challenges, approaching problem-solving with a creative and innovative mind.
To be successful for this position, we’re looking for candidates with the following attributes:
* Maintain professional and respectful communication in the workplace and living out Origin's Values and Behaviours
* Maintain a high-level focus on safety and the environment by following Origin safety processes and procedures
* Learn about and adhere to Origin's policies and procedures
* Willingly learn from others who have different perspectives, backgrounds and/or styles
* Show transparency and candour when working as a team member
* Ability to confidently communicate in an effective manner and listen attentively
* Deliver on your commitments and work requirements
* Demonstrate excellent analytical skills and a proactive attitude
* Complete tasks to the highest quality following instructions of supervising tradespeople
* Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
* Have reliable transport to and from work and hold a current driver’s licence with P Plate minimum
* Ability to pass a Pre-Employment Medical, Drug and Alcohol Screen, and Police Check
Having previous relevant work experience, whether through school/after completing school or a relevant qualification such as a Certificate II in Engineering, will be looked upon favourably.
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