Mechanical Fitter - NRG, QLD

What We Offer 

• Casual outage role: DIDO outage roles based at NRG Gladstone, QLD
• Competitive Rate: Competitive EBA rates + 25% casual loading + overtime penalties (from base rate) + site allowances
• Project Dates:  Mid-May through to late June 2026
• Outage Roster: Monday to Saturday roster – Days: 6:30am–6:00pm | Nights: 6:00pm–5:30am
• Other Benefits: LAFHA or accommodation provided for eligible distant workers

The Opportunity

Downer Energy & Utilities is looking for experienced Fitters to join our team for a boiler shutdown. This is a hands-on role working as part of a tight knit crew during a planned outage, helping keep critical plant and power generation equipment running safely and reliably. You’ll be involved in a variety of mechanical maintenance tasks, supporting the shutdown from strip down through to recommissioning. If you enjoy practical work, teamwork, outage environments, this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work.

About You

• Site Proficient: Proven experience working in a heavy industry or shutdown environment
• Team Oriented: Strong ability to work effectively within a team, supported by clear and well-developed communication skills
• Workplace Safety: Demonstrated commitment to safety and the wellbeing of yourself and your colleagues
• Qualifications: Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade; Enter and Work in Confined Spaces (RIIWHS202E); Working at Heights (RIIWHS204E – current within 3 years); Construction White Card

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.

PLEASE NOTE – Current casual employees do not need to re-apply, you will be contacted by our Resourcing and Experience Business Partner for outage work.