About this role
<ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Join our Chemicals Team supporting critical plant water treatment systems. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Use your mechanical skills to improve plant reliability and performance. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Based at Earing Power Station </span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#fa4616"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong>Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful</strong></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p><strong>About the role: </strong><br><br></p> <p>As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll deliver technical maintenance, fault finding and repair across key plant systems, including chemical and water treatment assets. Working alongside operators and maintenance teams, you’ll support safe, reliable and efficient plant performance while contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why this role matters? </strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Diagnose faults, investigate issues and carry out repairs across mechanical equipment and systems</li> <li>Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to maximise plant reliability and efficiency</li> <li>Maintain and prioritise work backlog in line with operational requirements</li> <li>Support plant upgrades, modifications and commissioning activities</li> <li>Mentor apprentices and contribute to a strong team safety culture</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What will you bring? </strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Mechanical trade qualification with strong post-trade experience in heavy industry</li> <li>Solid fault-finding and problem-solving capability across mechanical systems</li> <li>Proven commitment to safety in industrial environments</li> <li>Experience working with maintenance systems and prioritising tasks effectively</li> <li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with flexibility to meet changing work demands</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>So, why join us? </strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.</li> <li>Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.</li> <li>Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.</li> <li>Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.</li> <li>Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.</li> <li>Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.</li> </ul><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">For more information, please contact Kelly Hansen - , quote Requisition ID 89919 or apply now.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:#fa4616"><b><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Origin - Where good change happens</span></span></b></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.</span></span></p> <p><br> <span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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. </span></span><br> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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. </span></span></p> <p><br> <span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><b>Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/</b></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></b></span></em></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><em><b><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">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. </span></span></b></em></p>