Asset Management Engineer

Delta Electricity; Central Coast; Hybrid; AUD 156,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

14% superannuation

Hybrid work arrangements

Parental leave

Training and study assistance

Job summary

Delta Electricity at Vales Point Power Station on NSW's Central Coast is seeking an experienced Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer to join the Assets and Engineering team. You will lead asset planning, preventive maintenance, and electrical design enhancements while managing external contracts and large-scale projects.

You will collaborate with specialists across plant areas, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient asset performance, with a 35-hour work week and hybrid options.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering with practical and theoretical knowledge.
• Experience in electrical equipment in power stations or heavy industry.
• Proven project management from start to finish, within budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage assets to keep equipment and facilities in top condition.
• Develop preventive maintenance systems to address issues proactively.
• Provide technical guidance to teams and other departments.
• Oversee external contracts and lead projects to meet quality, budget and timeline goals.
• Lead electrical protection system design balancing reliability and safety.
• Manage strategic spares and inventory to control costs and ensure availability.
• Ensure asset management activities comply with safety, environmental, and legal requirements.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechatronics

Project management

Contracts management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

Job description

At Delta, our purpose is to produce energy safely, reliably, and responsibly. We're committed to supporting Australia’s energy needs today while transitioning to a more sustainable tomorrow. As we grow, we’re looking for passionate people who share our values to join us.

Are you an experienced engineer ready for an exciting challenge? We’re looking for someone like you to bring your technical skills to our dynamic Assets and Engineering team at Vales Point Power Station. Step into a pivotal role collaborating with leading specialists across various plant areas and get involved in shutdown outages and unique projects. This is your opportunity to contribute to powering Australia whilst advancing your career!

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and Manage Assets: Develop and implement strategies to keep our equipment and facilities in top condition. This includes planning, updating, and seeking expert advice.
• Preventive Maintenance: Set up systems to prevent issues before they arise. Monitor, analyse, and address potential problems.
• Technical Guidance: Provide engineering support and advice to team members and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee Projects and Contracts: Manage external contracts and lead projects, ensuring they meet our quality, budget, and timeline goals.
• Electrical Engineering Design: lead electrical protection system improvements balancing reliability with process safety in your design choices.
• Spare Parts and Inventory: Manage strategic spares and inventory to control costs while ensuring availability.
• Compliance: You’ll make sure all our asset management activities follow safety, environmental, National Electricity Law, and legal requirements.

What You’ll Bring:

• You hold a degree in Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, with both practical and theoretical experience.
• You bring in-depth knowledge of electrical equipment in modern power stations or other heavy industry and have an interest in working with large process plant
• You’ve successfully managed projects from start to finish, adeptly planning, executing, and staying within budget
• You are an analytical problem solver capable of applying first principles engineering and enjoy sharing your knowledge to achieve outstanding results as a team
• Your track record includes managing various contracts with impressive commercial outcomes
• You value your team and are committed to developing and mentoring others around you towards success
• You enjoy building relationships across all levels and have outstanding communication skills
• You are dedicated to both process and personal safety, ensuring that all activities meet the highest standards and compliance requirements

We Offer:

• Earn a competitive salary (156k to $175k) plus an impressive 14% superannuation
• Enjoy a great work-life balance in a supportive and family friendly environment
• Work a 35-hour week with options for flexible/hybrid work arrangements and paid overtime.
• Rare opportunity to gain valuable career experience in managing large scale electrical assets.
• Benefit from organisation-wide bonus opportunities
• Access generous EA benefits and leave options, including additional personal leave, study leave and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Take advantage of ongoing training, leadership programs, study assistance and secondment opportunities
• Utilise our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Enjoy working close to home on the beautiful Central Coast NSW
• Benefit from study, fitness, employee discounts and novated lease programs

Why Delta?

At Delta, our values guide everything we do:

CARE - We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people and the long-term success of our business. We foster a supportive and sustainable workplace where the quality of our work consistently meets high standards.

ACHIEVEMENT - We strive to meet and exceed goals, demonstrating success through results and performance.

RESPECT - We treat everyone with dignity, value diversity, and foster an environment of inclusion and mutual respect.

EMPOWERMENT - We give employees the autonomy, resources, and trust to make decisions and take ownership of their work.

Join us at Delta and be part of a purpose-driven organisation that’s powering Australia’s energy future.

About Us

At Delta we believe that our people are the heart of our success. As a leading power and energy company, we are committed to creating a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where every team member can thrive. Our values of care, achievement, respect and empowerment guide everything we do, and we take pride in fostering a culture that encourages continuous learning, development, and growth.