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Mechanical Fitter (Former Employee) - Queensland - 23 April 2020
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The most useful review selected by IndeedGood Supervisors will find work for you or recommend you to other projects. Hard to get time off when required even if you have the hours up, but that's most construction companies
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awsome company
Mechanical Fitter (Former Employee) - Port Pirie SA - 3 December 2020
the best construction company i have ever vworked for.very family orientated.great supervision and the people you work with are like family.fantastic mess hall and great food
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very easy going work conditions
Gas Fitter (Former Employee) - Derrimut VIC - 31 October 2019
very understanding at the start
Indirect discrimination at the extreme level
A lot of promises but no out come
Lured into the trap of promotion and as per the company requirements I found out after 2 months there was never such thing team leader position and got pushed away from home which added up one extra hour of travel
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productive
Mechanical Fitter (Former Employee) - Karratha WA - 6 July 2016
learnt new things about oil and gas. good teamwork and good supervision. salary was good as well as the location. would work for them again.
Pros
location
Cons
permits
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well organised
MECHANICAL FITTER (Former Employee) - karatha, wa - 12 December 2015
I like the people I worked with. the type of work I was involved with was very interesting and rewarding. would like to work with these people again.
Pros
good accomodation
Cons
long hours
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concentrate on job, then go home
MECH FITTER (Former Employee) - Roma, QLD - 13 May 2015
To be honest. The workman in Australia, have too many issues and bad work ethic.
Especially Downer , Vic.
I wouldnt work with them again. They seem to think their EBA, is better than any other.
All management came from Geelong.
They would rather wait for a little rain to come, instead of actually working.
My Supervisor from South Africa didnt want me too leave. But i put up with enough immature people.
Safety went out the window. The wrong flagging used when hydrotesting, if they actually put it up...!
Threats from workman, because the bledisloe cup was on, which was disputed by most people to watch.
Because they dont watch or support that sport. AFL only.
So i had to leave early with others.
Pros
safety lady bringing ice blocks around site.
Cons
Bad work attitude
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Good place to work, great workmates
Maintanance fitter (Former Employee) - Port Augusta, SA - 3 February 2015
Working at Downer EDI Rail was very rewarding, I was trained in the things I needed to do then left alone and trusted to get the job done and had support from my supervisor's if required.
I acquired many new qualifications working here so that gave me the ability to perform many different tasks, so job variety was good and I enjoyed the different challenges that came my way.
It was a rather large group of people that worked here, and as I seem to get along with anyone, became a trusted and respected workmate with them all.
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Well managed workplace, with good camaraderie
Mechanical Fitter (Current Employee) - Wallumbilla, QLD - 11 January 2015
This job is an enjoyable, interesting one with an easy going but productive vibe. To learn how the network of pipeline and compressor stations interact is eye opening. The heat in Qld can be oppressive but when well managed through appropriate rest breaks etc, is bearable.
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Standard Work environment with drink machine available.
Heavy Diesel Fitter (Current Employee) - Boggabri, NSW - 24 February 2014
You start a day with being assigned your task and do a take 5 or SWMPS. You plan your assigned task and ask for additional resource should you require. After completion of task, you do a general house keeping and if your shift is not over you assist others as required.
Training opportunity is great at Downer and the management is readily available to assist as needs arises. Your co-workers are good and they assist whenever required so general team work is evident. The hardest part of the job is when special tools are not available and the small tasks prolongs.
The most enjoyable part of work is when I complete my assigned task on time and am really satisfied with my effort.
Pros
Assistance is always available
Cons
Special tools non existance
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great employer to work for
Mechanical Fitter (Current Employee) - Groote Eylandt BHP Site, - 23 August 2013
Very punctual and efficient with paperwork.
Like working away fifo
Pros
Good camp accommodation
Cons
no cons
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instrument tube fitter (Current Employee) - woodside pluto lng karratha - 18 May 2012
enjoyed working at pluto but not enough over time.when working away from home we are in it for the money,as we are away from family.
Pros
working in the pilbara
Cons
not enough overtime
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good Co workers,
Drill Fitter (Current Employee) - Christmas Creek, W.A. - 17 May 2012
121/2 hour days, meals supplied at camp, fixing drills and maintenance on some light vehicles, parts ordering. Have gained knowledge of diesel fitter and gained a few extra tickets with extended training by the company. Management is variable depending on the level. Young guys out of uni at top jobs does not always produce the best outcome, sometimes experience just wins out over everything. Most co workers are great, language barriers in the mines can be challenging with so many Overseas people coming to work here with out much english or experience. The hours are long and sometimes talks with supervisors can be frustrating as there often seems to be bias opinions. I enjoy the trade I am in and thrive on working with my hands and learning news skills each day. My work has started as a small toen mechanic and progressed into a trade of may variables and challenges on the way. I am proud of my acchievments and progressions in my trade.
Pros
big company, great training, good experience
Cons
to much travel, high cost of travel straining on the family, too much time away, too far away, takes over 24 hours of travel each way.
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