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Do you want to work alongside one of Australia’s top-performing coal-fired power stations? Millmerran is a leader in the industry, processing 11,000 tonnes of coal daily. Ventia provides operational and preventative maintenance services to the Millmerran Power Station, which generates 870MW of electricity, powering over 1 million homes. 

Ventia’s contract was successfully renewed in September 2024, ensuring stable and ongoing work. We’re looking for skilled Mechanical Fitters to join the team and ensure the plant runs smoothly through hands-on maintenance and equipment replacements. Want to make the most of your work-life balance? This is a full-time opportunity with a flexible 4 days on, 3 days off roster.

What We Offer

Condensed full-time work week into a 4-day roster (6am–5pm, Monday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Friday) Base rate + tool and travel around  $119,905 Hourly Rate: $52.16 Opportunity for overtime – boost your earnings Exceptional safety records, standards and practices Rural Allowance – Between $34.00 - $92.00 (pending location) Tool Allowance - $23.52 per week Income protection as part of super Long-term contract stability – now in its 11th year Secured gated community with on-site parking

About You

Certificate III in Mechanical Fitting, Diesel Fitting or Equivalent Demonstrated industry experience White Card Australian Drivers Licence Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, or Heavy Diesel background Previous experience in Coal and Ash handling or similar environment (highly desirable) Confined Spaces Training, Working at Heights Training, Elevated Work Platform (EWP) Ticket, High Risk Licence

About Us

Ventia is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of major infrastructure that is critical to our communities, and we are proud to provide the services to keep it working. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it.  

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If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you have the appropriate level of skills and experience, we would like to hear from you. To apply, please email your resume to paris.martin@ventia.com or submit your application via the "APPLY" button below. 

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Position Reference Number: 164371