Operator Maintainer

Select Harvests; Carina; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Professional development

Work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

Select Harvests is seeking an Operator Maintainer for our Cogeneration Power Plant at the Carina West Processing Facility. The role supports safe, reliable operation of steam boilers, turbines, and balance-of-plant equipment, on a 7 day on/7 day off roster.

You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot faults, assist with outage planning, and maintain accurate records while contributing to continuous improvement focused on safety and plant performance.

Formación

• Proven trade qualifications in mechanical/boiler systems.
• Experience with steam boilers, turbines, and pressure vessels preferred.
• Familiarity with safety standards and permits.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsabilidades

• Perform preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance on power generation and plant equipment.
• Assist with operation, monitoring and optimisation of boilers, steam systems and turbines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical faults and improve plant reliability.
• Support outage planning, shutdown activities and major maintenance projects.
• Work safely with site procedures and permits; maintain records.

Conocimientos

Mechanical trade

Boilermaker ticket

Boiler & Turbine tickets

Power plant experience

Steam boiler experience

Pressure vessel experience

Forklift licence

EWP licence

Troubleshooting

HSE awareness

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Educación

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Boilermaker/Welder Qualification

Advanced Boiler Ticket

TO Turbine Ticket

Power generation experience (7+ years)

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a motivated and safety-focused Operator Maintainer to join our Cogeneration (Cogen) Power Plant team at our Carina West Processing Facility. This role is responsible for supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a renewable energy power generation facility, including steam boilers, turbines, pressure vessels, fuel handling systems, water treatment plant equipment, pumps, conveyors and associated balance-of-plant equipment.

Working on a 7 day on, 7 day off roster, you will play a key role in power plant operations and maintenance, carrying out preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment failures and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximise plant reliability, availability and performance.

What you'll do

• Perform preventative, corrective and breakdown maintenance on power generation and plant equipment.
• Assist with the operation, monitoring and optimisation of boilers, steam generation systems and turbines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment faults and identify opportunities to improve plant reliability.
• Support outage planning, shutdown activities and major maintenance projects.
• Work safely in accordance with site procedures, permit systems and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency and reliability.

What we're looking for

• Mechanical Trade Qualification (Fitter & Turner, Fitter/Machinist or similar).
• Boilermaker/Welder Trade Qualification.
• Advanced BA Boiler and TO Turbine tickets.
• Experience within a power generation, cogeneration, utility, manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience maintaining steam boilers, pressure vessels, turbines, pumps, conveyors, rotating equipment and associated plant infrastructure.
• Experience operating pressure vessels and steam generation equipment.
• Forklift and Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licences.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive attitude with excellent attention to detail.

About Select Harvests Limited

Select Harvests is one of Australia's largest almond growers and a leading agribusiness, dedicated to the sustainable production, processing, sales and marketing of high-quality almonds. With over 9,000 hectares of almond orchards across the country, we are committed to maintaining excellence in both farming and environmental management.

Our vertically integrated business model allows us to control the entire supply chain, from growing and harvesting to processing and exporting almonds to global markets. We take pride in our innovative farming techniques, commitment to sustainability, and focus on producing premium, healthy food products. Select Harvests is driven by its core values of safety, quality, teamwork, and sustainability, ensuring that our operations not only meet but exceed industry standards.

What we offer

• At Select Harvests, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.
• We are offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Our focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing ensures that our team members can thrive both in and out of the workplace.