Mechanical Tradesperson

Join the largest electricity producer in the Northern Territory and accelerate your career.

This role offers career advancement and security, providing high-level technical expertise in mechanical maintenance.

You’ll perform both preventative and corrective maintenance activities and be involved in modifications of complex engine and electricity generation equipment operating on natural gas and diesel fuels.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: $104,656 – $124,650pa (negotiable based on experience)
• Allowances and Benefits:
  • 6 weeks recreation leave per annum
  • Relocation from outside of Alice Springs
  • Relocation allowance of up to 10 weeks
  • $1,000 Retention and Attraction allowance per annum
  • Consolidated Disability Allowance: $5,738 per annum

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain gas/diesel reciprocating engines and electricity generation equipment.
• Manage and investigate critical plant emergency incidents.
• Complete plant failure/condition technical reports and efficiency assessments.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of site records for accurate historical information.

About You

Essential:

• Mechanical Fitter or Diesel Mechanic trade qualifications with equivalent technical work experience on large reciprocating engines.
• Current full NT driver’s licence or ability to transfer.
• Extensive experience in maintaining gas/diesel reciprocating engines (Man Diesel and GE Jenbacher knowledge highly desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed fault-finding on industrial gas turbines and large reciprocating engines, isolate multiple energy sources, and work within permit to work systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and procedures.
• Proficient computer skills for effective use of information technology, records, spreadsheets, and computerised maintenance management systems.
• Ability to learn and operate computer-based maintenance, stores, and office management systems.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call roster and travel to other power stations when required.

Desirable:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in maintaining large reciprocating engines.
• High Risk Licences (CSE, forklift, working at heights, EWP), current senior first aid or ability and willingness to obtain.
• Current gas fitter type B certification.
• Contractor management and supervision experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must be living in Alice Springs or willing and able to relocate.
• Must have full working rights in Australia.