About the Role

An opportunity for a Fitter to join the Ahrens Olympic Dam team and play an integral role in the delivery of professional, effective and appropriate mining site trade services within Ahrens. Represent the Ahrens Group to our customers and further develop our reputation and brand as a respected contracting organisation at Olympic Dam, while developing strong customer relationships. 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Able to interpret/ read drawings to determine job requirements and work unsupervised
• Good Focus on Quality and Attention to Detail
• Tube bending using manual and mechanical bending tools.
• Assemble & install pipes, valves, pumps, cylinders, gauges, strainers, and associated equipment as detailed in construction drawings and schematics.
• Manage all pneumatic and hydrostatic testing to a high standard
• Produce detailed and timely reports as directed by the pressure testing supervisor
• Fault-finding and problem solving
• Pipework flushing and pressure testing
• Ensure maximum uptime of machinery and equipment;
• Ensure quality standards are maintained;
• Inspect and monitor plant equipment as required;
• Ensure that work is organised and executed in a timely manner;
• Material, labour, plant and equipment is used as effectively and efficiently as possible;
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are clean and well maintained;
• Operate vehicles, plant and equipment and tools in a proper manner;

 

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a similar position within the mining or construction industry
• Willingness to work up to 12-hour shifts on a 13-8 roster
• C class Driver's license and access to own vehicle
• White Card 
• Fixed plant maintenance experience (ideal but not essential)
• Certificate III in Engineering (Fitting) - (Desirable)
• Holding current additional high-risk tickets and licenses will be beneficial
• Holding current mobile plant tickets will be beneficial

 

About the Company

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with 120 years’ experience in delivering a diverse range of high-quality and cost effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas. 

We have become a full Construction, Engineering, Mining Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by 26 divisions and backed by 1300-plus people. 

A major part of the Ahrens family of brands, our mining services and infrastructure has an unrivalled history of delivering innovative, economical, and quality mining projects and services to suit resource engineering, design and construct, non-process, maintenance, resource building, civil works and structural, mechanical and piping works. We specialise in working in remote locations and our significant scope of in-house labour, trades, plant, and equipment enable us to respond at short notice to meet the tightest deadlines

 

Why Work at Ahrens 

We are continually evolving and investing in our people and facilities to achieve satisfying outcomes. 

 

We strive for a positive and supportive team culture which embraces diversity and innovation, and aligns with our core values including commitment, integrity and safety. In return we reward those who passionately work towards realising our vision. 

 

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, supporting you and your family’s health & wellbeing
• Discounts to some of Australia’s leading corporate partners in private health insurance, gyms, travel, clothing, vehicles and more
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements to support you and your family
• Annual Employee Donation Scheme to support a charity/cause of your choice
• Family, social and team building events
• Opportunities for career progression
• Friday afternoon team bonding 

 

How to Apply

To apply click the "Apply Now" to submit your updated resume and cover letter, further enquiries can be directed to Chelsea Watson, HR Coordinator on 08 8521 0083 or via email to [email protected]

 

Ahrens is an Equal Opportunity employer who recognise the value in a diverse workforce. We are dedicated to promote an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all genders and people of Indigenous backgrounds.