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Technician - Leading Hand Second In Charge

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About this role

The Opportunity

Downer's Energy & Utilities team is seeking an experienced Level 5 Leading Hand / Second in Charge to join our Water Main Renewals crew.
Working alongside the Foreman and Pipelines team, you'll play a key role in delivering multiple water infrastructure projects while helping lead crews, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining productivity and ensuring all works are completed safely and efficiently.
This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled water renewal, pipeline or civil construction professional who enjoys a hands-on role while stepping up into site leadership responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated team player with experience in water renewals, plumbing or pipeline construction who can confidently lead by example and support the crew in achieving safe, high-quality outcomes.
 
To be successful, you will have:
  • Minimum 12 months' experience in water renewals, pipeline construction, plumbing or related civil infrastructure works
  • White Card (Construction Industry Induction)
  • Current Driver's Licence, including Light Rigid licence
  • First Aid Level 2 and CPR certification
  • Class B Asbestos Removalist qualification
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee site operations in the absence of the Foreman
  • Experience coordinating subcontractors and supporting crew productivity
  • Strong understanding of risk management and safe work practices
  • Ability to accurately set out, measure and complete works to a high standard
  • Strong communication skills when dealing with customers, residents and stakeholders
  • Capability to complete daily paperwork and site administration requirements
 
Desirable competencies include current certification in multiple areas such as:
  • Electrofusion Welding
  • PE Butt Welding
  • Trenching and Shoring
  • Excavator Operations
  • Backhoe Operations
  • Flexibore
  • Dogging
  • Spotting
  • Medium/Heavy Rigid or HC Licences
  • Plastek systems

 

What We Offer

  • Secure, long-term work on essential water infrastructure projects
  • Opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities and develop your career
  • Supportive team environment focused on safety and collaboration
  • Ongoing training, competency development and upskilling opportunities
  • Access to a range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
  • The opportunity to work with a leading infrastructure services provider delivering essential services to communities

 

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.
Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

 

How to Apply

Please submit your application online via the advertisement. Email applications will not be accepted.

 

Recruitment Agencies

Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Downer or its employees will become the property of Downer and no fee will be payable.

Company at a glance

Enabling communities to thrive.

It’s what we’ve done for more than 150 years. Solving problems. Making the extraordinary run smoothly every day. We’re keeping the lights on and the water flowing. Running the hospitals that take care of us. Delivering the transport that takes us from A to B. Maintaining communication networks that keep people connected. Helping our Government and Defence customers keep them protected. Delivering train fleets. Building bridges, roads and streets. Now we’re building momentum too. Moving forward even faster.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we’re transforming the way we work. Unlocking our potential to lead by example. Using our passion and expertise to deliver complex projects and turn fresh ideas into solutions that make society a better place. Creating opportunities for our people, growth and value for our shareholders, and world-class solutions for our customers. Imagining. Innovating. Engineering. Enabling.

Founded1933
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryCivil Engineering
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Websitedownergroup.com
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Secure long-term work
  • Career development opportunities
  • Ongoing training
  • Upskilling opportunities
  • Employee benefits
  • Wellbeing initiatives

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