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 (Electrical and Instrumentation) to join our growing Great Energy team. 12 month 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;

• 5+ years’ experience in power station O&M

• Demonstrated experience in electrical and instrumentation 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

• Queensland Electrical Fitter Electrical Mechanic Licence

• Certificate III in Instrumentation & Control

• 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

• Desirable – EEHA – Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas

• Desirable – High Voltage Switching

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.