Operations Engineer (Shift)

Origin Energy; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Central location with parking

Additional leave options

Employee discounts

EV car subscriptions

Job summary

Origin Energy’s Brisbane-based Monitoring and Support Centre (MSC) seeks an Operations Engineer to support the safe, reliable operation of a diverse generation portfolio. You’ll remotely monitor and dispatch assets such as gas turbines, hydro, and battery storage in a 24/7 rotating shift environment.

You’ll work with site teams, Trading, Engineering and Asset Performance, applying technical judgement to respond to events and drive real-time operational decisions while advancing data analytics

Qualifications

• Experience with SCADA or historian-like monitoring tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make time-critical and safety-critical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time operation and dispatch of generation assets across Origin’s portfolio.
• Assess plant capability, operating limits and performance trends to support safe operations.
• Respond to plant events and coordinate effective responses.
• Use SCADA, historian and other monitoring tools to analyse asset performance.
• Collaborate with AEMO, Trading, site operations, Engineering and Asset Performance.
• Support troubleshooting, incident investigations and data-driven analysis.
• Contribute to MSC process improvements and AI-enabled operational tools.
• Participate in the 24/7 rotating shift roster and handovers.

Skills

SCADA systems

Data analytics

Time-critical decisions

Safety-conscious

Communication teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

SCADA systems

Historian databases

Job description

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• Work across gas, hydro and battery operations.
• Monitor and support Origin's generation assets.

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

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:

Join Origin’s Brisbane-based Monitoring and Support Centre (MSC) as an Operations Engineer, supporting the safe, reliable and effective operation of our diverse generation portfolio.

Working within a 24/7 rotating shift environment, you’ll remotely monitor and support the operation and dispatch of generation assets including gas turbines, hydro and battery energy storage systems. This is a hands‑on operational role where you’ll use technical knowledge, data and sound engineering judgement to respond to plant events, assess asset performance and support real‑time operational decisions.

You’ll work closely with site teams, Trading, Engineering, Asset Performance and AEMO, while gaining broad exposure across Origin’s generation fleet and emerging energy technologies.

Why this role matters?

• Monitor and support the real‑time operation and dispatch of generation assets across Origin’s portfolio.
• Assess plant capability, operating limits, performance trends and abnormal conditions to support safe and reliable operations.
• Respond to plant events and operational issues, escalating where required and helping coordinate an effective response.
• Use systems including SCADA, historian and other operational monitoring tools to analyse asset performance and identify issues.
• Work closely with AEMO, Trading, site operations, Engineering and Asset Performance to support operational decision‑making.
• Support plant troubleshooting, incident investigations and technical analysis through review and interpretation of operating data.
• Contribute to improvements across MSC processes, procedures, automation, data analytics and emerging AI‑enabled operational tools.
• Participate in the MSC’s 24/7 rotating shift roster, including operational handovers and event response.

What will you bring?

You’ll be technically minded, analytical and comfortable making sound decisions in a fast‑moving operational environment. You’ll also bring:

• A relevant engineering, technical or science qualification, together with experience in generation operations or a control room environment.
• Working knowledge of electricity generation, ideally across gas, hydro and/or battery energy storage.
• Experience using SCADA, historian or similar operational monitoring systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and identify performance or reliability issues.
• Confidence applying technical or engineering judgement in time‑critical and safety‑critical situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across operational and technical teams.
• A strong commitment to safety, risk management and operational discipline.
• Flexibility to work within a 24/7 shift‑based operating model.

Experience within the Australian electricity market, renewable or emerging generation technologies, condition monitoring, asset performance, automation or data analytics would also be highly regarded.

So, why join us?

This is an opportunity to build broad experience across Origin’s generation portfolio while working at the centre of real‑time energy operations. You’ll be exposed to established generation technologies alongside batteries, digital operations and emerging technologies as Australia’s energy system continues to evolve.

• 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
• 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.