This is a great opportunity to work with an innovative company focused on delivering energy to the resources and utilities sectors throughout Australia and Asia-Pacific.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for a qualified, highly motivated and enthusiastic Power Station Operator with a Mechanical Fitter/ Diesel Fitter trade background to join our growing Great Energy team. Fixed term full-time position based on 2/2 FIFO role with the possibility of extension.

About the role;

Reporting to the Power Station supervisor the roles of the Power Station operator are but not limited to -

Operate the power station and ensure electrical energy supply is maintained to the customers critical services and plant systems.

Operate the power station and maintain high thermal efficiency whilst still operating in such a way that does not introduce loss of supply risks to the customers critical services and plant systems.

Complete daily readings, data entry, data analysis and reports.

Adhere to all KPI’s set by the customer and Great Energy.

Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on associated power station plant & equipment.

Identify, recommend and implement improvements to safety and maintenance systems and procedures.

Investigate, research, troubleshoot and recommend solutions for operational and maintenance problems

Follow Great Energy’s and the customers safety and work management systems

Adhere to all of Great Energy’s and the customers policies & procedures

To be successful in this role you must have previous experience in;

Experience in Power Generation plant/ equipment and Operation and Maintenance

Demonstrated experience in Mechanical plant fault finding and maintenance activities

Demonstrated experience working with Power Generation Systems & Equipment;

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships;

Proven time management skills to effectively manage and deliver multiple priorities;

Working in remote locations on a variety of rosters

Experience with SAP maintenance management system

Quality assurance

Understanding contract obligations and act in accordance with contract

Permit to work systems

Hazard Identification, risk assessments, JSA’s, Take 5’s & associated paperwork.

Experience with maintaining Gas and steam turbines and related systems is desirable

Relevant Qualifications

Cert III in Engineering- Mechanical Trade or Cert III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic

Current unrestricted C Class Drivers Licence

Desirable - High Risk Work Licence

LF Forklift Truck

WP Boom Elevated Work Platform

BA Advanced Boiler Operation

TO Turbine Operation

In return, we offer a great roster along with excellent earning potential with all the usual benefits, in a strong and stable business with the opportunity for career growth.

Forklift Truck (LF) , Boom Elevated Work Platform (WP), Advanced Boiler Operation (BA) and Turbine Operation (TO) are essential licences for the role, all training costs required to obtain these licences will be covered by the company for the successful candidate

Additional training also provided for Gas Turbine operation