Electrical Tradesperson

Territory Generation; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 76,833 - 128,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential relocation assistance

Job summary

Territory Generation is looking for an Electrical Tradesperson in Alice Springs to handle electrical maintenance for critical power generating plants. Candidates should possess or be able to gain the NT Unrestricted Electrical Mechanic Licence and have experience in fault-finding complex electrical systems. The role includes working with gas/diesel engines, managing emergency incidents, and maintaining safety standards. This is a full-time ongoing role requiring Australian citizenship or eligible visa, with potential relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform fault-finding on complex electrical systems.
• Experience working in heavy industry environments.
• Willingness to travel and participate in on-call roster.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage critical plant emergency incidents.
• Maintain gas/diesel engines and electrical power equipment.

Skills

Detailed fault-finding on electrical systems

Effective team membership

Reading technical documents

Workplace safety

Education

NT Unrestricted Electrical Mechanic Licence

Current hazardous area electrical installation certification

Tools

Maintenance management system

Electric power generation equipment

Job description

TGEN Trade Technical - Remuneration Package Range $86,053 - $143,797

(including salary $76,833 - $128,390) + super & allowances

Maintenance South

Alice Springs

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

At Territory Generation, we align everything we do with our core values of Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST). It's what makes Territory Generation a great place to work.

Territory Generation is the largest producer of electricity in the Northern Territory with assets from Alice Springs to Darwin. We use gas, diesel and solar technologies to provide power across the Territory.

Your New Role

The Electrical Tradesperson will provide a high level of technical expertise in electrical maintenance, performing preventative and corrective maintenance activities and modifications of complex electrical and generation equipment associated with critical power generating plant operating on natural gas and diesel fuels.

Your accountabilities include:

• Undertake reactive and predictive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Manage and investigate critical plant emergency incidents, complete plant failure/condition technical reports and efficiency assessments.
• Undertake operational and technical commissioning tasks while working with engineering teams and other trades.
• Maintain gas/diesel reciprocating engines, gas turbines and electrical power generation equipment.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of site records to ensure accurate historical information for maintenance purposes, including use of the maintenance management system and time confirmation of all tasks.
• Liaise with contractors coming on site and manage relevant permits and contractor supervision to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the power station plant.
• Work within Territory Generation’s Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) processes and procedures.
• Participate in an on call roster and travel to other stations when required.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate values and strategies.
• NT Unrestricted Electrical Mechanic Licence, or ability to gain, with equivalent technical work experience within the power generation industry.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed fault‑finding on complex electrical systems, isolate multiple energy sources and work within permit to work systems.
• Demonstrated competence in the area of work place safety and commitment to safe work practices.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills which result in effective team membership and contribution to work place objectives.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings and procedures.
• Sound ability to work in a Permit to Work system that ensures safety to all personnel and ability to work unsupervised yet still maintain constant interaction with operational staff.
• Have or be able to obtain an NT drivers license and have the ability to participate in an on call roster.
• Have or be able to obtain an NT Type B Gasfitter licence Ability to carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies and corporate values and strategies.
• Experience in large scale heavy industry environments.
• High Risk Licences (CSE, Forklift, Working at Heights, EWP), current senior first aid or ability and willingness to obtain.
• Current hazardous area electrical installation, inspection and maintenance certification.

This is an ongoing role and requires Australian Citizenship or other eligible visa type. This role is based in Alice Springs NT, relocation assistance may be provided.