Operator - Power Station

Fantastic opportunity to join a significant player in the Power Sector in the Northern Territory, who produces the majority of the electricity for the region.

2 year Fixed-Term opportunity based in Alice Springs at the Owen Springs Power Station.

Key purpose is to effectively monitor the generating plant and associated equipment across the differing technologies.

Excellent remuneration with a series of allowances, and your salary will be based on experience:

• Remuneration $89,939 - $109,350 based on experience
• 6 weeks recreation leave per annum
• The ability to purchase up to an additional 6 weeks of leave
• Relocation from outside of Alice Springs
• Allowance package range approx. $49,669 - $58,712 based on experience

About the Role

• Work with the Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Berrimah to achieve safe & efficient operations of the power station.
• Coordinate the Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) and processes to deliver safe access to plant for planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Conduct operations routines & work on the power station, including routine plant inspections on:
  • gas turbines
  • reciprocating engines
  • associated plant, including water treatment plant, equipment lubrication, routine tests
  • Identification of plant defects through the business ERP (Pronto).
• Track work hours through associated work orders in the business ERP (Pronto).
• Participate in 24/7 shift roster

Essential About You

• Demonstrated competence in the area of workplace safety and commitment to safe work practices.
• AQF Level III Certificate OR relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
• Proven ability to analyse technical systems and assess /report anomalies.
• Well-developed computer literacy.
• Experience with continuous shift work.

Desirable About You

• Experience in the operation of gas turbines, dual fuel and spark fired reciprocating engines (Man Diesel 51/60DF and GE J624 Jenbacher’s)
• Exposure to defect reporting.
• Experience within a Permit to Work system.
• AQF Level III Certificate in a Mechanical/Electrical Trade within a relevant industrial environment - power supply industry ideally.

You must be living in Alice Springs, or willing to relocate to be considered.