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Form of workThe time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.
We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.
Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south
Click here to discover more about how Western Australia’s energy landscape is evolving to become more sustainable.
Role Summary:
The Lead Mechanical and Performance Engineer is a newly created opportunity in our Asset Optimisation team based at our Perth CBD office.
This role will engage and work with the site teams within the Thermal Generation and Synergy to develop strategies and provide recommendations to continuously improve the reliability, flexibility and Performance of our generation assets, facilitate risk assessments, optimise operations and execute projects.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Facilitate Thermal Generations asset management post Synergy decarbonisation strategy release – Optimising our portfolio to meet our decarbonisation targets and strategy
- Identify, define and execute improvement and critical strategic projects to deliver greater asset capability and better commercial performance.
- Lead the analysis of plant performance and provide recommendations for fleet optimisation and improvement to match fleet to market requirements.
- Identify long term plant health and asset integrity issues or potential issues, and develop plans and strategies with site teams to facilitate efficient achievement of required asset’s life cycle and mission.
- Lead in determining and reviewing engineering risks and support the development of strategies and plans to mitigate and manage these engineering risks.
- Develop innovative strategies to manage risk exposure and optimise asset performance.
What you’ll bring:
- Relevant tertiary engineering qualification in relevant field
- 10+ years of Engineering or operational experience in open cycle gas turbine, combined cycle gas turbine or coal fired thermal power generation plant and systems
- Computer systems and software including MS Office and Plant Information System (PIS)
- Technical knowledge of power plant equipment and process
- Ability to work collaboratively and lead effectively across multi-functional teams and interface with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders is crucial to the success of this role
What we offer:
Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Purchased Annual Leave
- Best practice parental leave
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Every Voice Matters
Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it’s a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its ‘people first’ culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.
We understand that it is important for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the community in which we operate. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer for 2021-22 by the Diversity Council of Australia. Whatever your background or however you identify, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.
Please email ***********@synergy.net.au if you require assistance with submitting your application
Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified
