Electrical Tradesperson

We're looking for an Electrical Tradesperson, experienced in large scale heavy industrial environments, to carry out routine maintenance of generation assets for a Power Station in Alice Springs.

You will provide a high level of technical expertise in electrical maintenance, performing preventative and corrective maintenance activities and modifications of complex electrical and generation equipment associated with critical power generating plant operating on natural gas and diesel fuels.

• Base Salary $85,651 - $109,350 depending on experience
• Allowances and benefits:
  • 6 weeks recreation leave per annum
  • The ability to purchase up to an additional 6 weeks of leave
  • Relocation from outside of Alice Springs
  • Industry Specific Skills Allowance - $11,669 p/a
  • Consolidated Disability Allowance - $5,738 p/a
  • Career Options

• Undertake reactive and predictive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Manage and investigate critical plant emergency incidents, complete plant failure/condition technical reports and efficiency assessments.
• Undertake operational and technical commissioning tasks while working with engineering teams and other trades.
• Maintain gas/diesel reciprocating engines, gas turbines and electrical power generation equipment.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of site records to ensure accurate historical information for maintenance purposes, including use of the maintenance management system and time confirmation of all tasks.
• Liaise with contractors coming on site and manage relevant permits and contractor supervision to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the power station plant.
• Participate in an on-call roster and travel to other stations when required.

• A Grade Electrical/Fitter Mechanic trade qualifications with equivalent technical work experience within the power generation industry.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed fault-finding on complex electrical systems, isolate multiple energy sources and work within permit to work systems.
• Demonstrated competence in the area of work place safety and commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings and procedures.
• Sound ability to work in a Permit to Work system that ensures safety to all personnel and ability to work unsupervised yet still maintain constant interaction with operational staff.
• Have or be able to obtain an NT drivers license and have the ability to participate in an on call roster.

• Experience in large scale heavy industry environments.
• Experience in gas, diesel or solar generation.
• High Risk Licences (CSE, Forklift, Working at Heights, EWP), current senior first aid or ability and willingness to obtain.
• Current hazardous area electrical installation, inspection and maintenance certification.

Only candidates living or willing to relocate to Alice Springs will be considered.