Job Description

The Opportunity

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Downer's Energy & Utilities business is seeking experienced Mechanical Fitters with Rope Access for a FIFO shutdown project based in Port Hedland, WA, with opportunities to contribute to future projects and outages across our portfolio.

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Working within a fixed plant shutdown environment, you will bring your expertise in rope access fitting to help deliver safe, high-quality maintenance outcomes. We have multiple shutdown opportunities available, with diverse project schedules throughout the year.

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Location: FIFO Perth to Port Hedland

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Employment Type: Casual

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Start Dates: 13 th of October to 19 th of October 2026

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What We're Looking For

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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- Australian recognised Trade Certificate
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- Experience working in shutdown, mining, or heavy industrial environments
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- Rope Access Mechanical Fitting experience with a current IRATA certification and logbook (all levels considered)
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- Full Australian working rights
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- Current:
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- MSIC
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- White Card, Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Gas Test Atmospheres, Fire Training Certificate within 5 years
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- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
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- Well-developed communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a crew environment
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What We Offer

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- Casual FIFO shutdown opportunities from Perth to Port Hedland
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- Competitive EBA rates
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- 12-hour day and night shifts
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- Camp accommodation and flights provided from Perth
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- Ongoing opportunities across future shutdowns, projects and outages
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- Work with an experienced team on critical infrastructure and maintenance projects
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About Energy & Utilities

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Downer's Energy & Utilities business is an integrated trans-Tasman team delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets across water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

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Downer is an inclusive employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and cultures.

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Please note: Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to Downer or its employees will become the property of Downer, and no fee will be payable.

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