Downer
Leading provider of integrated services across Australia and New Zealand, delivering infrastructure solutions.
Trades Assistant
Assist trades in FIFO shutdown, performing inspections, maintenance, repairs.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves routine inspections, maintenance and repairs of equipment such as dust and diesel systems, chutes, liners and conveyor rollers. Trade Assistants will support a multi‑discipline trades team performing various labouring duties. Candidates must be available from 23 February for inductions, PPE collection and onboarding. • 12‑hour shifts covering days and nights • Routine inspections, maintenance and repairs of dust & diesel systems, chutes & liners, conveyor rollers • Support trades team across multiple disciplines
Key Responsibilities
- ▸inspections
- ▸maintenance
- ▸repairs
- ▸dust systems
- ▸diesel systems
- ▸team support
What You Bring
Applicants need a valid Construction Induction/White Card, recent gas‑test atmospheres, working‑at‑heights and confined‑space certifications, and a fire certificate within five years. Prior FIFO experience as a Trade Assistant and an MSIC licence are highly desirable. • Available from 23 Feb for inductions, PPE pickup and onboarding • Construction Induction / White Card required • Gas test atmospheres, working at heights and confined‑space certifications within 5 years • Fire certificate within 5 years • MSIC licence highly desirable • Prior FIFO Trade Assistant experience preferred
Requirements
- ▸white card
- ▸gas test
- ▸heights cert
- ▸confined space
- ▸fire cert
- ▸msic licence
Benefits
Downer’s Energy & Utilities business is offering a FIFO shutdown role from Perth to Port Hedland. The roster consists of 12‑hour shifts covering both days and nights, with a 15 % night‑shift allowance. Successful candidates will join a shutdown circuit team and may be considered for future remote work across WA. • 15 % night‑shift allowance
Work Environment
Field