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 2 year Fixed-Term opportunity based in Alice Springs at the Owen Springs Power Station.
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:
- Remuneration $89,939 - $109,350 based on experience
- 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 (Man Diesel 51/60DF and GE J624 Jenbacher's) 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.