Operations Manager - Power Generation

Location: Alice Springs, NT
Contract Type: 4 Year Fixed Term Executive Level Contract
Sector: Power Generation / Utilities

An opportunity exists for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the safe, reliable and efficient operation of major power generation assets in the Southern Region of the Northern Territory. This is a senior leadership role overseeing 24/7 operations within an isolated power system environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Group Manager, you will provide high-level strategic and operational leadership across multiple power stations, ensuring generation reliability, safety excellence and strong stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the safe and reliable operation of power generation assets within the Alice Springs power system
• Championing a strong HSE culture, ensuring safety and environmental KPIs are consistently achieved
• Providing strategic operational advice and decision-making in a high-risk, complex environment
• Managing emergency response capability, including black start functionality and 24/7 readiness
• Overseeing Permit to Work systems, incident investigations and plant failure analysis
• Optimising outages, resourcing, fuel management and production costs
• Leading and developing a large, shift-based operational workforce, including fatigue and roster management
• Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external network and system operators

About You

You are a senior operational leader with deep technical expertise in power generation and a proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure, mission-critical environments.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing power generation operations, ideally within isolated or remote grid networks
• Strong leadership and people management capability across 24/7 operational teams
• Extensive knowledge of gas turbines, reciprocating engines and heavy rotating equipment
• Comprehensive understanding of HSE legislation, risk management and safety systems
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and decision-making skills
• Experience producing complex technical, safety and performance reports

Qualifications & Experience (desirable):

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualifications
• Experience with computerised maintenance or work scheduling systems
• Background in remote or isolated power systems

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead critical infrastructure supporting regional communities
• Operate at a senior executive level with genuine operational influence
• Work in a technically challenging and highly autonomous environment

How to Apply

Submit your CV outlining your operational leadership experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments. Pre-employment medical and police checks will apply.