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.

This position is a permanent role based in Alice Springs.

Key purpose 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. Allowances and benefits:

• Remuneration: $89,939 - $ 109,350 pa
• 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.
• In conjunction with the Manager, 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

• 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 and exposure to defect reporting ensuring that information and accuracy of defect is of a high standard.
• 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.

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

Australian Working Rights essential