Operator - Power Station

Fantastic opportunity to join a significant player in the Power Sector in the Northern Territory, who produces the majority of the electricity for the region.

A trusted and respected energy services business.

This position is a permanent role based in Alice Springs. As Operator, your key role is to effectively monitor the generating plant and associated equipment across the differing technologies.

Excellent remuneration with a series of allowances, and your salary will be based 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
• Allowance package range approx. $49,669 - $58,712 based on experience

• Carry out all duties in accordance with set safety, environmental and quality policies, safety principles, corporate values and strategies, driving a constructive culture.
• Work with the Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Berrimah to achieve safe & efficient operations of the Power Station.
• In conjunction with the Manager, coordinate the Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) systems and processes to deliver safe access to plant for planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Conduct operations routines & work on the Power Station, including routine plant inspections on:
  • gas turbines
  • reciprocating engines
  • associated plant, including water treatment plant, equipment lubrication, routine tests
• Identification of plant defects through the business ERP (Pronto).
• Track work hours through associated work orders in the business ERP (Pronto).
• Participate in 24/7 shift roster
• Direct, undertake or supervise work as necessary to maintain the safety of personnel on the site and to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Power Station plant.

• Demonstrated competence in the area of workplace safety and commitment to safe work practices.
• AQF Level III Certificate OR relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding and proven experience in contributing to the achievement of a constructive culture.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills which have resulted in effective team membership and contribution to workplace objectives.
• Proven ability to analyse technical systems and assess /report anomalies.
• Well-developed computer literacy.
• Experience with continuous shift work.

• Experience in the operation of gas turbines, dual fuel and spark fired reciprocating engines and exposure to defect reporting ensuring that information and accuracy of defect is of a high standard.
• Experience within a Permit to Work system that ensures safety access to plant.
• AQF Level III Certificate in a Mechanical/Electrical Trade within a relevant industrial environment. Power supply industry ideally.