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Do you want to work alongside one of Australia's top-performing coal-fired power stations? Millmerran is a leader in the industry, processing 11,000 tonnes of coal daily. Ventia provides operational and preventative maintenance services to the Millmerran Power Station, which generates 870MW of electricity, powering over 1 million homes.

Ventia's contract was successfully renewed in September 2024, ensuring stable and ongoing work. We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join the team and ensure the plant runs smoothly through hands-on maintenance, fault finding, and equipment testing. Want to make the most of your work-life balance? This is a full-time opportunity with a flexible 4 days on, 3 days off roster.

What We Offer

• Condensed full-time work week into a 4-day roster (6am-5pm, Monday to Thursday OR Tuesday to Friday)
• Base rate + tool and travel around $126,585.74
• Hourly Rate: $54.73
• Opportunity for overtime - boost your earnings
• Exceptional safety records, standards and practices
• Rural Allowance - Between $34.00 - $92.00 (pending location)
• Tool Allowance - $23.52 per week
• Income protection as part of super
• Long-term contract stability - now in its 11th year
• Secured gated community with on-site parking

About You

• Electrical Licence
• EEHA certification or experience working in hazardous areas
• Confined Space Certificate
• Working from Elevated Work Platforms (EWP)
• Basic control system and PLC knowledge
• Drivers Licence
• Instrumentation or Electronics trade certificate (desirable)
• First Aid Certificate
• Please note: This role is based on-site at the Millmerran Power Station. For fatigue management reasons, the successful candidate must reside within a 1-hour drive of Millmerran or be willing to relocate (at their own expense).

About Us

Ventia is one of the largest essential services providers in Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of major infrastructure that is critical to our communities, and we are proud to provide the services to keep it working. No one else does exactly what we do in the way we do it.

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If you are interested in this opportunity and believe you have the appropriate level of skills and experience, we would like to hear from you. To apply, please email your resume to [email protected] or submit your application via the "APPLY" button below.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Position Reference Number 164372