Electrical Engineer

About Stanwell

Stanwell provides the spark for a bright future, and that future starts now. With our corporate office in Brisbane’s CBD and sites in the South Burnett and Rockhampton regions, we are a supplier of energy solutions to Queensland, the National Electricity Market, and large energy users throughout Australia. With more than 3,000 MW of renewable generation projects and firming capacity under development, we have an extensive renewable energy pipeline, with a goal of 9 to 10 GW of renewable energy and between 3 and 3.5 GW of energy storage in place by 2035.

We care. We adapt. We deliver. These values are the driving force behind everything we do. And as we grow and deliver that pipeline of projects in the coming years, we will continue to serve our communities and deliver the power that Queensland needs.

About the role

This is a Permanent full-time opportunity located at Tarong Power Station.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to provide power systems and general Electrical Engineering support to the site Production Teams.

This role focuses on implementing engineering and maintenance strategies, providing input to medium term asset life plans, providing technical advice, trouble shooting and the execution of operational level engineering projects. Plant of interest include HV & LV switchgear/reticulation systems, transformers, motors, generators, and protection systems.

We have multiple employment opportunities for the right people.

Key activities include:

• Provide technical leadership through the development of plant maintenance strategies in accordance with Asset Life Plans, relevant standards, and statutory requirements.
• Investigate plant performance issues/plant faults and identify suitable solutions.
• Implement equipment replacement strategies to optimise life cycle costs.
• Provide project engineering services to the broader projects delivery team
• Work with Corporate and other Site personnel to deliver effective and consistent high quality electrical outcomes for the site.

About you

We are looking for an experienced engineer with a degree level qualification in Engineering (Electrical) and ideally RPEQ status (or eligible for and working towards registration). Other preferred skills and experience include:

• Experience in a modern thermal power station or a process industry would be highly regarded.
• Fault finding of process plant using proven investigation techniques.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build working relationships, and influence, negotiate and persuade stakeholders.
• Project management skills.  
• A high level of analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to implement maintenance management principles and plant strategy development.

Benefits:

• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Access to Bright Spark – our rewards, recognition and discounts platform
• Weekly pay
• Contributions for IP/TPD insurance units 
• Option of 4 day work week / Flexible work arrangements
• Buses provided from Kingaroy, Nanango and Yarraman
• On-site canteen services
• Relocation packages available
• Generous incentive scheme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Access to learning and development on and off the job
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more!

What’s next?

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 21 April 2024

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing).

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.