Mechanical 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 full time opportunity located at Tarong Power Stations.

The Mechanical Engineer provides technical support using initiative and applying engineering techniques, data analysis, improvement projects and defect elimination for the operational of the coal fired power plant.

Key activities include:

• Liaising with relevant departments to provide technical solutions to maintain plant availability and reliability to optimise life cycle costs.
• Improve plant efficiency and reducing costs, to increase economic performance of the power station.
• Manage the development and execution of operational and capital projects.
• Perform engineering calculations to determine optimisation options, adhere to Australian Standards, and follow industry best practices to ensure plant reliability
• Develop and facilitate the development of detailed asset management strategies which ensure the plant continues to meet the objectives of the business plan with particular emphasis on long term asset management.

About you

• Australian Recognised Mechanical Engineering Degree.
• Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) qualification (preferred)
• Be eligible for membership to Engineers Australia.
• Engineering experience in power generation (or heavy process industry) plant, processes, and operations.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

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 
• 4- or 5-day week work arrangements
• Buses provided from Kingaroy, Nanango and Yarraman
• On-site canteen services
• Relocation packages available
• 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, 24 March 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, 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.