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SalaryThe 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.
Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south
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Role Summary:
The Pinjar and Regional Technical Officer is a newly created opportunity based from our Pinjar site, with frequent travel to Synergy remote operation sites such as Kalgoorlie and Mungarra.
This role is pivot in carrying out high level technical, commercial, and supervisory activities associated with the operation and maintenance of the Pinjar and Regional Gas Turbine Plants both within and external to Synergy.
Reporting to the Technical Team Lead, the Technical Officer will primarily be responsible for planned and corrective maintenance and outage activities at Gas Generations Regional sites.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Undertake operations and maintenance work at the Pinjar and Regional Gas Generation locations
- Plan, supervise/coordinate or carry out activities, associated with manufacture, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance/repair of equipment and systems as required
- Carry out technical inspection, prepare reports with recommendations and/or arrange necessary action
- Manage maintenance outage projects in accordance with budget, to time targets whilst maintaining quality standards and develop, authorise, and apply isolations and Permit to Work required for maintenance and outage execution
- Supervise, monitor performance, coordinate, and check works carried out by staff, contractors and consultants
- Certificate IV or above in relevant discipline
- A trade certificate in Electrical and/or Mechanical discipline
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of Gas Turbines
- Strong knowledge of inspection/testing practices and experienced in equipment maintenance/repair practices
- Skilled in Power Generation equipment commission/operation practice
Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Purchased Annual Leave
- Best practice parental leave
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 recruitment@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
