Mechanical Tradesperson

Seeking a Mechanical Tradesperson in Alice Springs to work in a permanent position at the Ron Goodin Power Station.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to accelerate your career with largest electricity producer in the Northern Territory, offering career advancement and security.

In this role you will provide high level technical expertise in mechanical maintenance, performing preventative and corrective maintenance activities.

You'll be involved in modifications of complex engine and electricity generation equipment associated with critical power generating plant, operating on natural gas and diesel fuels.

Salary Details
Remuneration: $85,651 - $109,350 based on experience
PLUS Allowances and benefits:

• 6 weeks recreation leave per annum
• Relocation from outside of Alice Springs
• Relocation allowance of up to 10 weeks
• $1k Retention and Attraction allowance p/a
• Industry Specific Skills Allowance - $11,669 p/a
• Consolidated Disability Allowance - $5,738 p/a About the Role
  
  • Maintain gas/diesel reciprocating engines and electricity generation equipment.
  • Manage and investigate critical plant emergency incidents, complete plant failure/condition technical reports and efficiency assessments.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of site records to ensure accurate historical information for maintenance purposes
  About You
  Essential
  • Mechanical Fitter or Diesel Mechanic trade qualifications with equivalent technical work experience on large reciprocating engines
  • Current full NT driver's licence or ability to transfer
  • Extensive experience in maintaining gas/diesel reciprocating engines (Man Diesel and GE Jenbacher knowledge highly desirable)
  • Demonstrated ability to perform detailed fault-finding on industrial gas turbines and large reciprocating engines, isolate multiple energy sources and work within permit to work systems
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings and procedures
  • Proficient computer skills for the effective use of information technology, records, spreadsheets and computerised maintenance management systems and ability to learn and operate computer based maintenance, stores and office management systems
  • Participate in an on-call roster and travel to other power stations when required
  Desirable
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in maintaining large reciprocating engines.
  • High Risk Licences (CSE, forklift, working at heights, EWP), current senior first aid or ability and willingness to obtain.
  • Current gas fitter type B certification.
  • Contractor management and supervision experience.

To be considered for this position, you must be living in Alice Springs, or willing and able to relocate to Alice Springs.

You must also have full working rights in Australia.