Operator Maintainer Mechanical

This is a permanent position located in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory.

This is a key role, providing a high level of technical expertise in industrial mechanical maintenance.

You'll be performing preventative and corrective maintenance activities and modifications on industrial Gas Turbine and Reciprocating equipment associated with a critical power generating plant operating on natural gas and diesel fuels.

Ideally you will have relevant experience within the Power Generation industry, and you must be living, or be willing to relocate to Tennant Creek.

This is a residential role based in Tennant Creek. Relocation assistance usually provided, as well as housing and subsidised electricity.

Remuneration: $104,656 – $136,196 + Super & Allowances

About the Role

• Conduct operation and monitoring of all generation plant, routine plant inspections, equipment isolations, equipment lubrication, routine tests and identification, investigation and where possible rectification of plant defects.
• Conduct site wide in-service checks and operation of all critical auxiliary balance of plant.
• Undertake daily inspections and maintenance on the power station ancillary equipment.
• Responsible for multiple energy source isolations including High Voltage electricity and HP natural gas in conjunction with issuing/controlling a permit to work system for multiple high-risk work activities.
• Prepare, issue and close out permits to work and direct, undertake or supervise work as necessary to maintain the safety of personnel on the site and to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the power station plant.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturers’ and Territory Generation procedures and recommendations for maintenance activity.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of site records to ensure accurate historical information for maintenance purposes.
• Participate in an on-call roster. May be required to relieve at other stations.

Essential Things About You

• Relevant AQF Cert III (Trade) mechanical qualifications or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Relevant qualifications in the operation of gas turbines, reciprocating engines, small industrial gas turbines and associated plant and equipment or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and organisational backgrounds.
• Well-developed computer literacy.
• Strong problem solving skills to enable resolution of administrative, operational or maintenance issues with ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed fault-finding on complex mechanical systems, isolate multiple energy sources and manage permit to work systems
• Have or be able to obtain an NT drivers license
• Ability to work a cyclic day shift roster and participate in an on-call roster.