Permit Officer

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As we keep the lights on for over four million customers and move towards a more sustainable way of life, it’s an exciting time to be at AGL. We’re re-imagining how homes and business live and work across the country and we want you to be a part of it. This moment will define our time, and your career as you work alongside Australia's best and brightest minds. You’ll grow and learn in a collaborative, safe and supportive environment and play your part in changing the course of tomorrow.
Everyone at AGL is an important part of building a better energy future and we want you to join in. 

About the Role
 

An exciting new opportunity has become available for a Permit Officer to join our Group Operations team at the Loy Yang Mine. We aim to be the best and most reliable supplier of brown coal in Australia.
As a Permit Officer you will assist with the management and coordination of the permit resources to ensure availability as required with a keen focus on health, safety and maximizing work output. Providing technical and expert knowledge on permit related issues to mine personnel and contractors, you will ensure resources are allocated to the appropriate tasks. You will be working on a 9-day fortnight roster during training with a view to change to a 3x12 Day work roster pending approval.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning, development, review, application & implementation of isolations and permits
• Assist with day-to-day operational management of permit systems, ensuring employee awareness of requirements and operational procedures.
• Plan and coordinate work, in accordance with permit resources and employee availability.
• Manage resources to ensure a safe work environment, whilst maximizing work output.
• Provide technical support and training in appropriate use of the permit system.
• Ensure appropriate resources are available to perform and assist with routine and breakdown maintenance and inspections.
• Manage the testing and maintenance of all High Voltage operating equipment and other PPE as required.

About You

To be successful in the role, you will have similar working experience in Permitting within a Heavy Industrial setting and a ‘safety conscious’ mindset.

What you’ll bring to the table

• A strong focus on compliance and safety, with an ability to provide technical expertise with the use of heavy mining plant and equipment.
• A technical qualification that provides competency in the isolation of plant and allows authorisation for access to electrical equipment. (For example an A Grade Electrical Licence or other technical qualification)
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience in the planning, issuing, switching & close out of permits.
• Advanced conceptual, reasoning and analytical skills in order to assess risk, develop solutions and manage priorities.

Inclusion at AGL
 

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers 

AGL is a Circle Back Initiative employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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