- SHUTDOWN - 3 months!!
- 5 Day Roster with overtime and weekend work available
- Great pay rates and allowances
PROGRAMMED Energy and Resources is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters and Trade Assistants to join a major Power Station Shutdown commencing in early September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn excellent rates, work consistent hours, and secure ongoing opportunities beyond the shutdown for high-performing candidates.
What's on Offer?
- 3-month shutdown (September - December 2026)
- Excellent EA pay rates: $51.09-$61.60 per hour plus applicable allowances
- Monday to Friday roster - 5 x 10-hour days
- Overtime and weekend work available
- Ongoing opportunities for the right candidates after project completion
- Join a qualified team with a strong commitment to safety and quality
About the Role
You'll be working on a major power station outage within the Dust Plant.
This is a Drive-In, Drive-Out (DIDO) position. Please note that FIFO and LAHA are not available.
Mechanical Fitters will be responsible for:
- Removing, repairing, and replacing plant components
- Carrying out shutdown maintenance activities
- Working safely and efficiently within outage schedules
Trade Assistants will be responsible for:
- Assisting qualified tradespeople with shutdown activities
- Changing dust bags and performing general maintenance tasks
- Confined space work
- Manual handling duties
- Supporting the team wherever required
About You
To be successful, you'll have:
- Confined Space level 2 or higher ticket (or willing to obtain prior to starting)
- Mechanical Fitters: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Fitter or Fitter & Turner
- A positive attitude with strong reliability and punctuality
- Flexibility to support other trades when required
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
- The ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
- About Programmed Industrial Maintenance
Programmed Industrial Maintenance is a leading provider of industrial maintenance solutions across the mining, oil & gas, manufacturing, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. We combine national capability with local expertise to deliver quality outcomes for our clients while providing rewarding career opportunities for our people.
Work for a professional team with years of industry experience that is committed to your safety. Great careers start with us!!!
Who we are
As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.
At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.
To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.
Consultant
[email protected]
Reference number: 210390289
Profession:TradesFitting & Welding
Company: Programmed Skilled Workforce
Date posted: 27th Jul, 2026
📌 Fitters & Trades Assistants (Muswellbrook)
🏢 Programmed
📍 Muswellbrook