Compressor Technician

Your New Opportunity This is a full-time, permanent career position! You’ll be located at our client site at Garden Island working with our Defence Compressed Air Systems Service Team. With years of experience under their belts, they’ll train you up to become an industry specialist!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, servicing and repairs on compressed air systems and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic system faults.
• Inspect, test and assess equipment to identify faults and ensure reliable operation.
• Support the safe operation and ongoing performance of Defence compressed air systems.
• Follow technical procedures, maintenance requirements and site safety standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Defence Compressed Air Systems Service Team while developing your technical expertise.

About You

• A mechanical or electrical trade qualified technician, with previous experience in diesel engines, hydraulics or pneumatics. Having Air Compressor experience would be a bonus, but we’re happy to train the right person.
• Strong in maintenance, service and repair of heavy duty diesel engines.
• Exhibit practical working knowledge in the operation of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, related tools and equipment.
• Have a sound technical knowledge with experience in diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics – reciprocating and screw type air compressors, or breathing air equipment.
• Be able to obtain and maintain Defence Security Clearance. Applicant must be an Australian Citizen to obtain.
• Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
• A commitment to, and promotion of safe work practices
• Have effective communication and teamwork skills, and actively promote Penske’s values and purpose.

Why choose Team Penske? Benefits At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
• Onsite parking
• Accredited Training & Development Programs
• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
• Competitive Remuneration
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske In Australia & New Zealand Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world’s finest heavy-duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.