Mechanical Technical Specialist

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $6 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

Your Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a people-focused, outcome-driven Mechanical Technical Specialist to join our Maintenance Services team.

The Operations and Maintenance group is dedicated to ensuring the safe and efficient supply of water services to our customers through the operation and maintenance of our water, wastewater and resource recovery infrastructure. This group plays a pivotal role in delivering on Urban Utilities Purpose to “Enrich Quality of Life”

The Mechanical Technical Specialist is responsible for providing technical advice across varying maintenance activities/projects to ensure mechanical maintenance is executed to business and engineering standards.

• Implement quality management policies and procedures to enhance the effectiveness of maintenance operations
• Provide oversight and monitoring of maintenance activities to ensure alignment with operational goals across networks and facilities
• Support asset longevity by contributing to assurance activities that optimise performance and reliability
• Minimise operational and environmental risks associated with water and wastewater transportation and treatment
• Deliver technical expertise and insights to support informed decision-making
• Foster and support a culture of continuous improvement across maintenance functions

About You       

If you have a strong technical background, currently working on medium - large maintenance projects in a trade or supervisor position and looking to take the next step in your career, this could be the role for you.

• Cert III in Mechanical Engineering or trade-equivalent
• Minimum 6 years' experience in mechanical maintenance delivery within large and complex programs
• Experience analysing and monitoring assets using asset management software such as Ellipse.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant WHS requirements, with a strong commitment to upholding safety standards across both internal teams and contractors
• Strong demonstrable internal and external stakeholder engagement,
• Ability to convey technical topics to corporate teams to effectively communicate opportunities and risk 
• Experience in the water industry is highly desirable
• A great team ethic and the ability to work with others to achieve team goals but also autonomously when needed.

At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Why Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across South East Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family 
• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au

There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

How to Apply

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Applications close Sunday 19th of April

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.