Power Station Operator / Maintainer

About Us

Tjiwarl Katu Power (TKP), a joint venture company between Tjiwarl Contracting Services P/L & Zenith Energy, is a majority indigenous owned and operated power company providing sustainable energy solutions across Australia. Tjiwarl Contracting Services (TCS) is a wholly owned entity of the Tjiwarl Aboriginal Corporation. There are two positions available within TKP. The positions will work closely with Zenith Energy in partnership with TKP. The role requires FIFO travel to the various remote Power Stations. 

This role will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the assigned Power Station with duties including, but not limited to:

• Configuring generating equipment to best suit current and most efficient operational conditions.
• Control system testing.
• Troubleshooting, analysis and repair of power generation equipment/systems and associated auxiliary and balance of plant.
• Accurately recording data as and when required (this will include carrying out administration-type tasks such as daily operating rounds, completing and submitting timesheets, carrying out stocktake and ordering of parts/materials)
• Preparation of reports and making recommendations to management for the continual improvement of the equipment within our domain
• Carry out routine and breakdown maintenance as and when required
• Maintain the assigned site in a clean and tidy state
• Submit reports to both TKP/Zenith and Client as and when required
• Attend the Power Station during after-hours (whilst on site) for faults/breakdowns as and when required.

This position reports to the Area Manager – Power Generation and corroborates with the operations and maintenance function staff. The role requires active participation in mentoring Trades Assistant-Operators, Apprentices and Contractors as and when required.

Key duties essential to the role include:

• Key stakeholder, taking an active role in on-site safe work programs.
• General station and plant maintenance/servicing.
• Undertaking activities and assisting other company and contract personnel in their day-to-day activities.
• Housekeeping requirements.
• Adhering to the TKP/Zenith Energy Fitness for Duty Policy in particular when required to attend the site after hours (given the 24/7 Power Station operation).
• Maintaining/ordering parts and equipment for the site.
• Perform mechanical tasks as directed.
• Any other duties required to undertake the role and fulfill operational requirements within the job's scope.

Take reasonable care to ensure your own safety and health at work and avoid adversely affecting the safety or health of any other person through an act or omission at work.

Maintain site registers as and when required.

Ensure that all TKP/Zenith HSE requirements are upheld.

Ensure that all assigned PPE is always in a fit-for-use condition.   

Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Undertake continuous personal and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills.

Participate in the company’s performance appraisal program.

Develop positive team ethos through positive participation and communication.

Develop and maintain strong effective working relationships. 

Establish and maintain professional networking contacts to progress the company’s interests.

Attend team meetings.

Support the Zenith Values of Safety, Performance, Accountability, Reliability and Knowledge. Demonstrate behaviours and work practices that are aligned to Zenith Values.

Essential

Minimum 2 years post trade experience

Heavy Industry experience

FIFO experience

Work unsupervised

Comply with HSE requirements

Desirable

Proven experience in operating and/or repairing power generation equipment

Experience with Digital Governors speed controllers and AvR’s.

Essential

Recognized Trade Qualification (preferably Electrical or Mechanical) 

Open class WA driver’s license

Have or a willingness to obtain; 

• Nationally accredited forklift license 
• Supervised Gas worker training
• High Voltage Switching certificate (Electrical personnel only)'
• First Aid certificate

Desirable

Overhead gantry and/or dogman’s ticket

Nationally accredited EWP license

Riggers/dogman ticket(s)

Ability to pass pre-employment and as required medical assessment, drug, and alcohol screen

Agree to apply for a National Police Clearance when requested

Have a valid Manual Drivers Licence 

Willing to undertake medical clearance

Please email to ***@tjiwarlkatupower.com.au your detailed responses:

• of your experience with examples in relation to the Position Summary and Duties description above;
• in relation to the Skills, Qualifications, Clearances as described above; 
• of your own Occupational Safety & Health record within the organisations you worked for, 
• any declarations you are required to/wish to make.

Your responses within no more than 2.5 pages and attach your CV. 

Should you be shortlisted you will be required to provide relevant documents and undertake pre-assessment procedures. 

Tjiwarl members are encouraged to apply.

Email Vanida Lennon: ***@tjiwarlkatupower.com.au should you wish to set up a time slot for a confidential discussion. 

TKP, TCS, Zenith Energy and its affiliates reserve the right not to fill these positions or to re-assign roles as is fit for business purposes. 

Applications date closes 6th February 2024.