Carpenter

About Us
At NEPEAN™ we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We deliver high value, innovative and sustainable solutions for the world’s leading mining, construction and transport companies. Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility and a willingness to tackle complex projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation. Today our organisation employs over 1400 people across six continents and distributes products to more than 65 countries.

NEPEAN Power specialises in the design, manufacture and delivery of electrical infrastructure solutions for the mining, utilities and industrial sectors, including switchrooms, substations and power distribution solutions supporting major projects across Australia.

Our Opportunity
NEPEAN Power is seeking multiple Carpenters to join our workshop team based in Mackay. These roles are offered on a fixed term contract basis for an initial period of 3-6 months, with opportunities to extend for the right candidates.

Your Role
You will contribute to a wide range of electrical infrastructure and modular construction projects, often involving high quality switchrooms and transportable buildings. Projects support mining, utilities, renewable energy and industrial operations across Australia.

Your regular duties will include:
• Installing CFC flooring
• Installing steel frames and trusses
• Installing Fyrecheck and ballistic sheeting
• Wall and roof construction
• Installing external and internal cladding and flashings
• Installing custom doors
• Collaborating with electricians and boilermakers as required
• Performing quality checks on completed work
• Maintaining housekeeping and cleanliness of your work area in line with 5S standards

Future opportunities within NEPEAN Power and the broader NEPEAN Group may be available for the right candidates.

The Right Person
You will bring the following skills and experience:
• Trade qualification in Carpentry or equivalent experience as a Construction Trade Assistant
• Experience in residential, commercial or modular construction
• Ability to interpret drawings and work from sketches
• Competency using workshop machinery and power tools
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Personal hand tools
• Current Driver Licence

The following tickets are advantageous but not essential:
• Forklift
• Boom lift
• Scissor lift
• Dogman
• Confined space

What NEPEAN Power Can Offer
• Reimbursement for prescription safety glasses
• Fully funded uniforms and PPE
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for contract extension and longer term career development within the NEPEAN Group

If you enjoy contributing to major projects and working in a collaborative team, click Apply Now to submit your application.

NEPEAN is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities and LGBTIQ individuals.