Electrical Operator Maintainer

Seeking an Electrical Fitter/Mechanic with an A class Electrical Licence to provide on-the-ground operations work at the Channel Island Power Station in Darwin - as Operator Maintainer (OMT).

You will conduct routine plant inspections, equipment isolations, equipment lubrication, routine tests, identification, investigation and where possible rectification of plant defects.

You will carry out learning and on the job training through the OMT career path to enable relief of, and eventual potential position of the plant in the 24/7 OMT role.

The person is required asap, and contracted to mid-August 2025, with potential to stay.

Essential

• Hold a Certificate III Electrical Fitter/Mechanic with an A class Electrical Licence
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills which have resulted in effective team membership and contribution to work place objectives.
• Proven ability to analyse industrial technical systems, DC systems, DCS systems. Assess, report and repair defects to a high standard.
• Ability to work on a roster and participate in an “on-call” capacity as well as part of a team to achieve expected outcomes.
• Experience within a Permit to Work system that ensures safety to all personnel and ability to work unsupervised yet still maintain constant interaction within operational staff.

Desirable

• Hazardous area experience/qualifications
• Experience and relevant qualifications in the operation and maintenance of gas turbines, steam plant, reciprocating engines, small industrial gas turbines, and associated plant and equipment, and have experience with industrial natural gas system calibrations
• Well-developed computer literacy, experience with computerised maintenance systems
• Hold a Certificate IV in Electrical – Instrumentation or Certificate III Instrumentation and Control.

You will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medical if successful post interview.