Workshop Technician

Job Description

​The Opportunity

If you enjoy hands-on technical work and are at your best when assembling, fault-finding, and bringing complex equipment back to life, then this role will suit you. We are looking for a Workshop Technician to apply their skills across mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.

You’ll join our Remote Operations Service Line, who work hands-on with specialised ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicles) and USV (Uncrewed Surface Vessels) systems in our state-of-the-art Balcatta workshop. You will focus primarily on ROV tooling, ensuring complex equipment is assembled, maintained, and ready for deployment in critical operations.

In this role, you will:

• Assemble, service, and repair equipment and systems associated with ROV and USV systems (mechanical, hydraulic and electronic)
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective troubleshooting across integrated equipment
• Perform equipment testing and inspections to confirm operational readiness
• Use workshop and trade-specific tools (e.g. drills, grinders, cutters, HPUs) safely and effectively
• Complete service reports, test documentation, and calculations to verify equipment performance

About You

You’re a practical, detail-focused technician who enjoys working across mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems. You take pride in delivering reliable work and ensuring equipment performs to a high standard.

You bring:

• A recognised trade certificate and/or completed apprenticeship (Mechanical, Electrical, or similar)
• Experience maintaining and repairing complex equipment in a workshop environment
• Competency with general workshop tools and trade-specific equipment
• Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems
• Clear written communication skills, including the ability to complete reports and interpret test results

Who are we

We are Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, focused on mapping, modeling and monitoring data about the earth’s surface and the structures built upon it. With clients spanning land, sea and space, our respected reputation is grounded in valuing our employees as our greatest asset, a steadfast commitment to delivery excellence, and an innovative approach that leverages cutting-edge technology to solve our clients' challenges.

This role is part of the team that provides subsea services to the Australia, Asia, and Pacific regions, including construction, inspection, repair, maintenance and decommissioning. Reducing our carbon footprint, we lead the way in advanced remote system technology solutions, including Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs).

How we work

At Fugro, we embrace a collaborative way of working where people are encouraged to be themselves, recognising that diverse voices and cultures contribute unique perspectives, spark creativity, and drive innovation.

We aim to help our people grow toward their full potential by promoting alignment, autonomy, and personal accountability, within a supportive, knowledge-sharing environment.

Fugro offers

• Flexible start and finish times
• Competitive compensation | Annual salary reviews
• 12 week Parental Leave policy
• Salary continuance insurance
• Culture that supports career development, training and progression
• An inclusive and diverse group of colleagues who happily share knowledge
• Friendly, "no-ego" environment where you can be yourself
• Global, progressive company with industry leading innovation and cutting-edge technology

How to apply

Please write a short cover letter outlining why you have applied for this role and how you meet the selection criteria, please include your up-to-date CV no longer than 2-3 pages long and follow the application prompts. 

Candidates will be asked to provide evidence of Australian working rights to be considered for this position (visa sponsorship is not offered).

Fugro reserves the right to close this advert at any time.

Applications or interest via recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.