Maintenance Technician - Level 3

Origin Energy; Kogan; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 weeks paid parental leave

Discounted electricity, gas & internet

EV car subscriptions

Job summary

Origin Energy is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to provide technical maintenance across our power generation site. You will perform inspections, fault finding, testing and outage support in collaboration with Operations, Engineering and contractors.

Ideal candidates will have an Electrical Trade Qualification, with experience in heavy industry, and a strong focus on safety, documentation and continuous improvement within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification and unrestricted electrical licence required.
• HV switching experience desirable.
• Experience in power generation or heavy industry.
• Strong fault-finding and testing on electrical plant.
• Knowledge of safety and permit-to-work processes.
• Ability to work across multiple teams with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine electrical & instrumentation maintenance on plant.
• Investigate faults and diagnose equipment issues.
• Support outages, testing programs and maintenance projects.
• Prepare work packs, risk assessments and switching instructions.
• Drive improvements to reliability, safety and plant performance.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance & testing

Safety systems

Permit to Work

Electrical isolation

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Electrical Trade Qualification

Tools

HV switching

Beamex

Cert III Instrumentation

Job description

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it's how we approach work every day. As a collective, we're a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia's energy transition. If you're driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we'd love to have you on the journey.

About the role:

As an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, you'll provide technical maintenance support across the power station, ensuring electrical plant and equipment operates safely, reliably and efficiently. Working closely with Operations, Engineering and contractors, you'll perform inspections, fault finding, testing, maintenance and outage support while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Why this role matters?

• Execute routine and corrective electrical & instrumentation maintenance activities on plant and equipment.
• Investigate faults, diagnose equipment issues and implement effective repair solutions.
• Support major and minor plant outages, testing programs and maintenance projects.
• Prepare work packs, risk assessments, switching instructions and maintenance documentation.
• Identify and drive opportunities to improve plant reliability, performance and safety.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues using CMMS and diagnostic tools.
• Respond to call-outs and support extended hours during outages, including potential night shifts.

What will you bring?

• Electrical Trade Qualification with an unrestricted Electrical Licence.
• HV switching, Beamex, and Cert III Instrumentation (desirable).
• Experience in power generation, heavy industry, mining, manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong fault-finding, maintenance and testing experience on electrical plant and equipment.
• Sound knowledge of safety systems, Permit to Work processes and electrical isolation requirements.
• Strong communication, computer literacy and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.

So, why join us?

• 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we're powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Here’s a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.