Mechanical fitter
LYB Operations & Maintenance Pty Ltd

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Opportunities exist for students completing Vocational Education and Training (VET) in engineering as part of either a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or Vocational Major to complete a 20-day Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) placement as a Fitter & Turner at Loy Yang B Power Station.
Loy Yang B is a thermal power station comprising two electricity generating units which together provide up to 1,200MW of baseload power and supply approximately 20% of Victoria’s energy needs.
Loy Yang B embrace workplace diversity and value the various skills and perspectives that a diverse workforce can bring to our business. We therefore seek to provide equal opportunities for all students to access SWL placements and learn about the careers available within our industry.

Skills You Might Learn

You will acquire practical skills, competencies and knowledge relevant to the fitting trade to compliment your studies and assist in preparing you for the world of work.

Typical Tasks & Duties

You will assist qualified Fitters to perform periodic, preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance on power station plant, equipment and systems.
Fitters install new mechanical equipment, repair worn mechanical equipment and manufacture parts. You will learn to operate heavy equipment like metal lathes and milling machines to manufacture and repair parts and study technical drawings to determine how to assemble equipment, find faults on running plant and fabricate to exact specifications. Fitters work on a variety of mechanical equipment, such as gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, valves, pipework and turbines. Sound knowledge in all safety aspects and hazard identification associated with the trade will also be gained.
Students will be directly supervised at all times.

Student Requirements

You must be completing VET Certificate II in Engineering to be eligible to complete this placement.
Students must be eager to learn and gain new skills, be able to follow instructions and have excellent communication skills. You must demonstrate attention to detail, pride in your work and problem-solving skills.

Dress Requirements

Students are required to wear safe, suitable work clothing. Limbs must be covered with long-sleeves and trousers at all times.
Students must supply and wear their own steel-capped safety boots.
Loy Yang B will provide any other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is required for the placement such as overalls, safety helmet, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Special Transport Requirements

Students will be responsible for arranging their own transport to and from Loy Yang B Power Station.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22470VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies
• MEM20413 - Certificate II in Engineering Pathways