Mechanical Technical Officer

The 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.

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Role Summary:

The Mechanical Technical Officer is a newly created opportunity based at our Kwinana Power Station site. The objective of the role is to carry our high level technical and supervisory activities associated with the operation and maintenance of Kwinana Gas Turbine Plants within and external to Synergy.

Reporting to the Technical Team Lead, The Technical Officer (Kwinana) will primarily be responsible for planned and corrective maintenance and outage activities at Kwinana / Cockburn Gas Generation site.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Undertake operations and maintenance work at Kwinana and Cockburn Gas Generation facilities as per business requirements
• Plan, supervise, coordinate, or carry out activities, associated with the manufacture, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment as well as associated systems as required
• Carry out technical inspection, prepare reports with recommendations and/or arrange necessary action
• Manage maintenance outage projects in accordance with budget and schedule whilst maintaining quality standards
• Prepare and assess designs, calculations, estimates, sketches, specifications, and tenders, working drawings and schedules

What you’ll bring:

• Certificate IV or above in Mechanical discipline
• A trade certificate in Mechanical discipline
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the maintenance and operation of Gas Turbines or power generating plant
• Strong knowledge of inspection/testing practices and experienced in equipment maintenance/repair practices.
• Skilled in Power Generation equipment maintenance, commissioning, and operation practices

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