Project Managers
12-month initial casual position Location: based onsite at Millmerran Power Station
About the Role
As a Project Manager, you will assist the Projects Team in delivering high-priority reliability projects and oversee the development and implementation of major maintenance and capital improvement projects. The role involves Day-shifts with a Monday to Friday 40-hour week roster, though occasional overtime and shift work may be required.

Skills & experience
Essential:

• Technical qualifications aligned with project work at Millmerran Power Station.
• Experience in maintenance within a power station or similar environment.
• Solid understanding of Workplace Health and Safety regulations.

Desirable:

• Engineering qualifications and/or Project Management certification (e.g., PMBOK).
• Experience with Boiler and Turbine plants.
• Familiarity with project management processes, asset management principles, and risk assessment procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PI, JD Edwards, and Oracle.

Duties & responsibilities

• Managing assigned projects by reviewing documentation, ordering equipment, coordinating deliveries, conducting site inspections, and working with operations, maintenance, and HS&E teams to ensure safe and timely project delivery.
• Preparing weekly progress reports, tracking forecasted vs. actual budget and work progress.
• Reviewing and preparing tender documents, managing contractor quality control, and overseeing project documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, budget, and schedule through effective resource management.
• Supporting the Projects Coordinator with budget management and cost estimates.
• Assisting in the preparation of risk assessments, work method statements, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

Benefits

• Work with a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient coal-fired power station.
• Opportunity to manage high-priority, impactful projects.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Day work with a Monday to Friday 40-hour roster, with overtime and shifts as needed.
• Residential role based in the Millmerran area—no FIFO or DIDO available.

About the Company
Category 5 Labour Management is a leading provider of Rail, Marine, Industrial Services, Professional, Technical, and Trades personnel throughout Australia and New Zealand.

We are proud to partner with our client, who owns and operates a state-of-the-art coal-fired power station located in Millmerran, just an hour from Toowoomba and 30 minutes from Pittsworth. This power station is one of the most energy-efficient coal-fired plants in Australia, utilising a supercritical boiler with low nitrogen-oxide burners to reduce NOx emissions by 50-70%. It supplies base-load power and enough electricity to power approximately 1.1 million homes.

How to Apply
These opportunities are rare, so don’t miss out! For a confidential discussion, apply now or contact Alanna at [email protected].