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You will be working alongside a great team of 5 other HVAC technicians and will be exposed to one of the largest central, chilled water plants in SEQ. Comprising of mostly AHU’s and floor mounted FCU’s, SCUH also has a great range of refrigeration from multi door commercial fridges / freezers to multistage rack systems. If the HVAC & R equipment at this leading-edge facility won’t grow your current experience to take your career to the next level, the largest automation server (BMS) in the southern hemisphere binding it all together will. With shift work and pay to compete with FIFO, don’t miss this opportunity as positions can be rare.\nWhat You’ll Bring (experience required)\nTo be successful in this role, you will hold the following experience and attributes: -\nProven experience working with Central Plant HVAC, Mechanical Systems, BMS Systems and commercial Refrigeration systems\nAt least 3 years post trade experience in a hospital, pharmaceutical, commercial or industrial\nenvironment.\nDual Trade Electrician Desirable\nExperience in responding to and repairing faults \nUnderstanding and commitment to workplace health and safety\nAbility to manage and organise own time and tasks\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills\nAbility to work collaboratively with others in a team environment\nQualifications, Tickets, Licences\nCert III in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning\nNational Arctic Refrigerant Handling License\nRestricted Electrical License\nQBCC - Mechanical Services Occupational Licence\nCurrent PFA/CPR and National Working at Heights Clearance is highly desirable\nBlue Card - Working with Children (or the ability to obtain this card).\nMore than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.\n**Please note, as a prerequisite for this role candidates will be required to complete work rights check, pre-employment medical check, Working with Children Check, AFP National Police History certificate and reference checks.\nWhy Downer?\nAt Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.\nWhat It Means to Belong at Downer\nWe’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:\nTraining and development to support and diversify your career.\n\nWith 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.\n\nPerks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and\n\nmuch more.\n\nEmployee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.\n\nYou want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.\nWe know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.\nWe’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. 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