Mechanical Engineer

Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation); City Of Wanneroo; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation) is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a 12-month max term contract at the Pinjar Power Station. The role involves engineering assignments, design reviews, and cost estimates, taking the lead in technical investigations and recommending safe and efficient solutions.

The successful candidate will have an Engineering degree, an WA Driver’s Licence, and at least 8 years in an engineering role, with preferred experience in electricity generation

Qualifications

• Engineering degree essential.
• WA Driver’s Licence Class C or C-A.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in an Engineering role.
• Preferred experience in electricity industry and/or power generating equipment.
• Experience with heavy industrial Gas Turbines in open or combined cycle operation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into plant operating/performance problems and analyse failures; recommend solutions including redesign or material changes.
• Prepare technical scope and supervise activities for manufacture, installation and commissioning.
• Support Maintenance Team in outages; participate as Engineering representative.
• Complete design reviews and approve engineering work by staff, contractors and consultants.

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Pinjar

We're leading Western Australians to their intelligent energy future.

And we want you to be part of it.

You might know us as Western Australia's largest electricity generator and energy retailer, supporting 1.2 million customers across the state.

But what you might not know, is that we’re investing in renewable energy projects, including wind farms and big batteries, to help build a more sustainable and reliable future.

Our Big Battery is now live in Kwinana, we’re expanding the Warradarge Wind Farm, the WA EV Network has launched, and we have many other projects in the works.

We're a purpose-driven organisation, owned by the people of WA. Our commitment is to ensure all Western Australians have access to secure, reliable, and sustainable energy.

We believe that the benefits of renewable energy aren’t just for some, they're for everyone.

This is where you come in.

Role Description

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to work a 12-month max term contract based at our Pinjar Power Station site.

To undertake Engineering assignments encompassing subject matter expertise for projects, design reviews, conceptual technical proposals, and cost estimates.

To take the lead role in the investigation of technical problems and recommend safe, reliable, efficient and cost-effective solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into plant operating/performance problems and Analyse plant failures, as reported by different working groups in site. Recommend or initiate solutions including, redesign, material change etc. (Work closely with Attended Operations team to accomplish this).
• Prepare technical scope, supervise/coordinate or carry out activities, associated with manufacture, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance/repair of equipment and systems as required.
• Support Maintenance Team in executing Outages. Participate in the outages as Engineering representative.
• Complete design review, and approve engineering work done by staff, contractors and consultants.

What You Will Bring

• Relevant Engineering degree essential
• WA Driver’s Licence Class "C" or "C-A"
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in an Engineering role
• Preferred experience with a Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the electricity industry and/or power generating equipment
• Preferred experience in existing knowledge of heavy industrial Gas Turbines in open or combined cycle operation

So, what's it like working for Synergy?

As one of Australia's most trusted utility brands, we value our customers, the community we operate in, and our people. When you work with us, you'll be joining an inclusive and proactive organisation, one that enables innovative thinking, accountable leadership, and collaboration. It's how we're creating an exceptional workplace, and we want you to be part of it.

At Synergy we have a wide range of benefits designed to help you balance your work and home life, support your health and wellbeing along with having access to professional development opportunities.

Here’s a just a few of the benefits you'll have access to as a Synergy employee:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous paid parental leave
• Other leave options including reproductive and purchased annual leave
• Volunteer leave so you can give back to your community
• Learning and development opportunities

More details can be found here

At Synergy we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and feel a true sense of belonging. We're proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. We celebrate our diversity and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

Have we sparked your interest? We hope so. It’s an exciting time for energy in Western Australia – and you’re connected to it.

Applications close 20th October 2026, however Synergy reserves the right to close applications when a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

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