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Trades Assistant
full-timePort Hedland

Summary

Location

Port Hedland

Type

full-time

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About this role

What We Offer

  • FIFO Shutdown from Perth to Port Hedland
  • Scope – 3rd March up to 13th March
  • Roster - 12-hour shifts working Days & Nights
  • Nightshift Allowance - 15% uplift
  • Variety of future works as part of our shutdown circuit team

 

The Opportunity
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is seeking several Trade Assistant’s to join us for a shutdown in Port Hedland, WA. The initial work scope includes routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of a variety of equipment types such as dust and diesel systems, chutes & liners, and conveyor roller. You will support our trades team across multiple disciplines, carrying out tasks and labouring duties. To be successful in this role you will need to available from 23rd February for inductions, picking up PPE and onboarding. Successful candidates will also join our talent pools to be used in future works across remote and regional WA.

 

About You

  • Construction Induction / White Card
  • Gas Test Atmospheres, Working at Heights, and Enter and Work in Confined Spaces within 5 years
  • Fire Certificate within 5 years
  • MSIC – Highly desirable
  • Prior experience in a FIFO role performing Trade Assistant duties

 

About Energy & Utilities
Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.


Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

 

How to Apply
Please submit your application online via the advertisement – email applications will not be accepted.
 

Other facts

Tech stack
Construction Induction,Gas Test Atmospheres,Working At Heights,Confined Spaces,Fire Certificate,FIFO Experience,Trade Assistant Duties

About Downer

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.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Civil Engineering
Founding Year: 1933

What you'll do

  • The Trades Assistant will support the trades team with routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of various equipment types. This includes carrying out tasks and laboring duties across multiple disciplines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Trades Assistant do at Downer?

As a Trades Assistant at Downer, you will: the Trades Assistant will support the trades team with routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of various equipment types. This includes carrying out tasks and laboring duties across multiple disciplines..

Why join Downer as a Trades Assistant?

Downer is a leading Civil Engineering company.

Is the Trades Assistant position at Downer remote?

The Trades Assistant position at Downer is based in Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Trades Assistant position at Downer?

You can apply for the Trades Assistant position at Downer directly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process. You can also learn more about Downer on their website.