Mechanical Fitter - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Company Description

Do amazing work 

A career with Viva Energy is more than just a job. It’s a chance to join a group of people dedicated to supporting Australia’s evolving energy and convenience needs. We’re a leading retail, industrial and energy business, and we’ve been helping Australians reach their destination for more than 120 years.  

Our plans for the future support Australia’s energy transition to sustainable, lower carbon energy solutions. And our recent acquisitions of Coles Express and OTR, we provide Australians with outstanding convenience. 

At the heart of our plans is people power. People who want to grow and evolve with us. People with new perspectives, energy and passion to drive Viva Energy and their careers forward.  

Job Description

Viva Energy’s Geelong Refinery employs around 700 people and supplies over 50 percent of Victoria’s and 10 percent of Australia’s fuel.

The refinery can process up to 120,000 barrels of oil per day, manufacturing petrol, diesel, LPG, jet fuel, avgas, bitumen, specialty solvents for a wide range of industries.  We now have a great opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to join the team for a 12-month Fixed Term contract.

In this role, you will work within the Engineering Services group at the Geelong Refinery to maintain our diverse fleet of rotating equipment, operating within Viva Energy Australia’s safe working procedures and practices.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

• Conduct strip and assessment, overhaul and repair works on various rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, and steam turbines).
• Perform dynamic balancing of rotating equipment and the alignment of mechanical components and machines.
• Machine parts to modify or manufacture as part of overhaul or repair works.
• Use problem solving, failure analysis and decision-making skills to troubleshoot equipment issues and failures.
• Work within our CMMS to document maintenance history.

This role includes working extended hours and responding to after hour’s call-ins, as required to support critical business activities.

Qualifications

About you

• Qualified Fitter / Machinist with a trade certificate.
• Experienced with rotating equipment in a relevant industry (preferably Oil & Gas, industrial, Mining or Power Generation).
• Competent in the use of workshop machinery.
• Computer literacy and experienced with the use of computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Holder of Dogman or Rigger qualifications (preferable).
• Able to plan and manage your time, able to work to deadlines and changing priorities.
• Able to work in a team environment and other work groups such as operations, engineering and other trades.
• Excellent communicator and problem solver.
• Comfortable making decisions, using your judgement and experience to find the best solution.
• Be fully compliant with safety and willing to stop and seek out help if your work cannot be performed safely.

Additional Information

About Viva Energy 

Join a team that values diversity. Viva Energy is a great place to be yourself. We believe in our people, trust in their positive intentions, and empower everyone to amplify their voice across the business. We value inclusion because that’s how we get the best outcomes. 

Awarded the WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality for the past five years highlights that we are driven by our people and continuing our focus on making Viva Energy reflect the ever-changing face of Australia.  

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

At Viva Energy Australia, we believe flexibility is the new normal. We are open to flexibility options including hybrid, part-time, job-share and flexibility in start and finish times. We are happy to explore what this could look like for you during the recruitment process. 

Please note: This role is being sourced through VIVA Energy Australia, therefore we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Only applications from candidates holding full working rights for employment in Australia will be considered.

Applications close Thursday, 5 December 2024