Power Plant Operator/Maintainer — Drive Reliability & Efficiency

ATCO Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to additional purchased leave

Salary Sacrifice options

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Discounts including health insurance

Job summary

ATCO Australia invites applications for a Production Specialist (Operator/Maintainer) to join the Osborne Cogeneration (Combined Cycle) Power Plant in South Australia. Based at a key generation site, you will operate and maintain high‑pressure boiler and turbine systems, contributing to safe, reliable plant performance.

This full-time role involves maintenance planning, on-site administration and working within a dynamic, multi-skilled team to support continuous operation and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Trade or technical qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in power station operations or heavy industrial environments.
• Boiler and Turbine operation licences desirable.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boiler, turbine and related plant systems in line with safety and licensing requirements.
• Perform routine, planned and unplanned maintenance to maximise availability and efficiency.
• Ensure plant dispatch complies with contractual obligations and AEMO instructions.
• Prepare work permits, risk assessments and manage isolations in the Work Management System.
• Develop and implement standard operating and maintenance procedures.
• Act as permit holder for on-site activities and coordinate contractors when required.
• Monitor spare parts and consumables in the Maintenance Management System.
• Participate in and possibly lead projects while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Power plant operations

Heavy industry

Boiler operation

Education

Trade or technical qualification

Tools

Work Management System

Maintenance Management System

Job description

ATCO Australia invites applications for a Production Specialist (Operator/Maintainer) to join the Osborne Cogeneration (Combined Cycle) Power Plant in South Australia. Based at a key generation site, you will operate and maintain high‑pressure boiler and turbine systems, contributing to safe, reliable plant performance.

This full-time role involves maintenance planning, on-site administration and working within a dynamic, multi-skilled team to support continuous operation and efficiency.