Mechanical Fitter | FIFO 2:1 | Karratha, WA

⚙️ Mechanical fitting, pressure testing and precision installations. If that's your trade, we want to hear from you.

Clough, as part of a joint venture, is delivering Project Ceres (Perdaman) in Karratha.

Once complete, the Project Ceres Urea Plant will be the largest in Australia and one of the largest in the world, using some of the most sustainable production processes available. During construction, the project will create approximately 2,000 jobs while delivering long term career, training and business opportunities across Western Australia.

🎯 Where mechanical expertise meets precision:

We're looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to join the team delivering this major industrial construction project.

This isn't just about bolting equipment into place. You'll bring your mechanical fitting expertise to critical plant installations, equipment assembly and pressure testing activities, helping ensure systems are installed, tested and ready for service.

From pumps, motors and rotating equipment to preparing mechanical systems for hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, you'll play an important role in delivering quality installations safely and efficiently.

If you have a strong mechanical trade background, understand pressure testing procedures and know the importance of getting the details right, we'd love to hear from you.

💰 What's in it for you:

• FIFO from Perth

• 2:1 roster

• Weekly pay

• Competitive hourly rate, penalties and project incentive payment

• Long term project opportunity

• Ongoing training and career development with progression opportunities

• Access to MATES in Construction training and programs

• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
  
  

🔩 Where your experience comes into play:

• Carry out mechanical fitting, installation, assembly and maintenance activities across the Project Ceres site.

• Assist with the preparation and execution of hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing on mechanical systems.

• Prepare systems for testing, including checking test boundaries, installing test equipment and verifying system configurations against drawings and test packs.

• Install and remove test blinds, spades, temporary spools, hoses, manifolds and associated equipment as required.

• Support controlled pressurisation, pressure holding, depressurisation and system reinstatement in accordance with approved test procedures.

• Install, remove and align mechanical components, including pumps, motors, bearings, couplings and associated equipment.

• Carry out flange management, bolting and gasket installation where required.

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, piping isometrics and general arrangement drawings.

• Identify potential hazards associated with pressure testing and follow approved safety procedures, including exclusion zones and controlled access requirements.

• Work collaboratively with other construction trades to deliver quality installations and testing activities safely and efficiently.
  
  

✅ The experience we're chasing:

• Australian recognised Mechanical trade qualification.

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter on major Oil & Gas, industrial construction or maintenance projects.

• Demonstrated experience with hydrostatic and/or pneumatic pressure testing on process piping or mechanical systems.

• Understanding of pressure testing preparation, test boundaries, controlled pressurisation, pressure holding, depressurisation and reinstatement.

• Experience with pressure testing equipment, including hydrotest pumps, hoses, manifolds, gauges and associated fittings.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, piping isometrics and test packs.

• Experience with flange management, bolting, gasket installation and mechanical component assembly.

• Strong understanding of pressure testing hazards and the importance of following approved test procedures.

• Previous high pressure pneumatic testing experience is highly desirable.

• Experience with rotating equipment installation and alignment will be advantageous.

• HRWL – EWP over 11m is desirable.

• Working at Heights.

• Confined Spaces.

• Full Australian working rights.
  
  

👷 The team behind Project Ceres:

Webuild in Australia is comprised of Webuild, Clough and e2o. Together, we are a pioneering project delivery company. We harness innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve people's lives today and tomorrow.

We deliver large, complex projects for the infrastructure, energy and resources industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

Our business is built on a foundation of strong values, earning us a respected reputation as an employer of a diverse and talented workforce who share our passion for delivering exceptional projects.

🌏 Building more than projects:

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live, fostering an inclusive environment that accepts every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provides opportunities for all to achieve their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans' Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity as LGBTQIA+ allies, and an active member of CEOs for Gender Equity.

Guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan, we are committed to providing meaningful training and employment opportunities to deliver positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.

📩 Ready to put your skills to work?

If you're a qualified Mechanical Fitter with experience in industrial construction and pressure testing, this is your opportunity to join a major project and put your skills to work.

Apply today and become part of the team delivering Project Ceres.

Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted, we will contact you.

Please note: We reserve the right to commence the shortlisting process immediately and may remove this advertisement before the closing date. Agency submissions will not be considered.