Power Generation Operator Maintainer

ATCO Gas Australia; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to additional purchased leave

Salary Sacrifice options

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Corporate discounts

Job summary

ATCO Gas Australia seeks an experienced Production Specialist (Operator/Maintainer) to join the Osborne Cogeneration Power Plant in South Australia. Based at the site, you will be part of a close-knit team responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the boiler, turbine and related systems, on a continuous rotating roster.

The role focuses on proactive maintenance, safety/licensing compliance and ensuring reliable plant performance while supporting site projects and administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Must have a trade or technical qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in power station operations or a similar heavy industrial environment.
• Boiler and Turbine Operation High-Risk Licences are desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high‑pressure boiler, turbine and related equipment in line with safety and licensing requirements.
• Perform routine, planned and unplanned maintenance, including repairs and troubleshooting, to maximise station availability and efficiency.
• Ensure plant dispatch complies with AEM rules and AEMO instructions.
• Prepare work permits, risk assessments and manage isolations per Work Management System.
• Develop, review and implement standard operating and maintenance procedures for safe operations.
• Act as the permit holder for on-site work activities and coordinate contractors when required.
• Monitor and manage spare parts and consumables inventories and maintain records in the Maintenance Management System.
• Participate in and contribute to site projects while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Power plant operations

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Trade or technical qualification

Job description

As ATCO continues to invest in and operate critical energy infrastructure across Australia, opportunities like this don't come along often.

We're seeking an experienced Production Specialist (Operator/Maintainer) to join our Osborne Cogeneration (Combined Cycle) Power Plant in South Australia. Based at one of ATCO's key power generation sites, you'll be part of a close-knit team responsible for the operation and maintenance of a high-performing generation facility. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity working across a continuous rotating shift roster.

The Role:

Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the boiler, turbine and associated plant systems, including responding to plant upsets and equipment failures. As a key member of the site team, you will also contribute to the ongoing maintenance, administration and overall management of the power station, supporting its safe, reliable and efficient performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain the station’s high-pressure boiler, turbine and associated equipment in accordance with safety and licensing requirements, responding to operational issues as they arise.
• Perform routine, planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including repairs, equipment upkeep and troubleshooting, to maximise station availability, reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure plant dispatch complies with contractual obligations, Australian Energy Market (AEM) rules and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) instructions.
• Adhere to the station’s Work Management System, including the preparation of work permits, risk assessments and the management of isolations.
• Develop, review and implement standard operating and maintenance procedures to support safe and efficient plant operations.
• Act as the permit holder for on-site work activities, including coordinating and overseeing contractors and service providers when required.
• Monitor and manage spare parts and consumables inventories, maintaining accurate records within the station’s Maintenance Management System.
• Participate in, and occasionally lead, station projects of varying size and complexity, while undertaking general housekeeping and administrative duties to maintain a safe, clean and efficient work environment.

About You:

• A trade or technical qualification in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in power station operations or a similar heavy industrial environment.
• Boiler and Turbine Operation High-Risk Licences are desirable.
• A flexible, results-oriented and self-motivated approach, with the ability to adapt to a dynamic, multi-skilled environment.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Access to additional purchased leave
• Salary Sacrifice options
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Access to corporate discounts, including health insurance

Why ATCO?

At ATCO, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women and individuals from diverse communities.