Mechanical fitter
GWM Water

This role: MECHANICAL FITTER/ ENGINEERING
Please refer to www.gwm.org.au for more information and to see the how the geographical operational area relates to your school's location.
GWMWater is one of the largest regional water corporations in Victoria and offers exciting work placement opportunities to students. GWMWater is committed to building the capacity and culture of its people into a highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation. GWM is an equal employment opportunity employer and actively promotes staff into all roles and levels within the organisation.

In this work placement role as a MECHANICAL FITTER/ENGINEERING you will work within the Planning and Development Division alongside graduate engineers who are responsible for designing, constructing and managing capital works projects. You will be working with one of the Wimmera's most respected organisations to provide and manage our vital water resource.
This opportunity would suit students with an interest in plumbing, electrotechnology or engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Environmental, Electrical, Chemical) .

Skills You Might Learn

Participation in infrastructure repairs and maintenance
Increased knowledge of the importance of water resource management
Team building and communication skills
Organising and planning skills
Problem solving

Typical Tasks & Duties

Observe and support qualified professionals in the office and at job sites.
Discuss and resolve issues regarding water supply, quality and management.
Visit key sites across the network to observe and complete maintenance and repairs under supervision
Attend and observe meetings with stakeholders and discuss relevant policy and procedures regarding local water management issues.

Student Requirements

The position will suit students who are studying a VET trade, have good mechanical knowledge and an interest in the environment and water resource management.
Students will:
• Have a passion for the industry and be committed to the task
• Have a neat appearance and wear clothes appropriate to the workplace.
• Be willing to learn
• Be punctual (on time) for work
• Have a good work ethic
• Take pride in their work and have attention to detail
• Have a good work attitude and show initiative
• Have good time management skills

Dress Requirements

Steel capped shoes, durable workwear.

Special Transport Requirements

No specific transport arrangements available. Students must organise their own transport, to and from the workplace.

Check the Horsham bus network map at:
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/assets/default-site/more/maps/Local-area-maps/Regional/eda63a0697/16_Glen-Eira_LAM.pdf

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22304VIC - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship)