Cogen Plant Trainee Operator – Glenbrook Power Station

Alinta Energy; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in New Zealand is looking for an enthusiastic individual for the Boiler Attendant entry-level role. This position offers structured training and the opportunity to earn recognized qualifications. Successful candidates will learn key operations and can advance to supervisory roles within 5-7 years. Join a supportive team environment that values training and development, as well as diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Full training provided

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Self-motivation and eagerness to achieve qualifications in Boiler and Turbine Operations.
• Ability to perform well as part of an effective team under pressure.
• Trade, engineering, or heavy industry experience highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Learn plant fundamentals and earn ENCHEM qualification to become a Boiler Attendant.
• Monitor and respond to process changes in plant operations.
• Control boiler and cooling water chemistry, report and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Reliability

Motivation

Teamwork

Technical aptitude

Pressure handling

Education

Qualifications in Boiler and Turbine Operations

Job description

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Job no: 501934
Work type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: NZ - Glenbrook
Categories: Labour & Trades, Merchant Energy

• Boiler Attendant Entry-level role with clear, structured training to become a Shift Supervisor
• Opportunity to make a real impact & grow your skills in a dynamic environment
• Full training, including recognised industry qualifications provided

Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s largest energy retailers, generators and developers, serving over 1.1 million customers. As Australia’s energy system evolves, we’re focused on delivering reliable and affordable energy through practical, commercially sound solutions. Our operations span generation and retail, and we’re committed to supporting customers and communities with dependable energy every day.

About Glenbrook Power Station
Located south of Auckland, New Zealand, Glenbrook Power Station is a cogeneration facility seamlessly integrated with New Zealand Steel’s ironmaking plant. By utilising waste heat and byproduct gases from the ironmaking process, the station generates steam and electricity, meeting approximately 60% of the steel mill’s electricity needs. This innovative partnership significantly reduces reliance on the national electricity grid, displacing marginal fossil-fuel generation and contributing to lower carbon emissions.

Why you’ll love working here

At Alinta Energy, we’re committed to delivering reliable energy through practical solutions that make a real difference. You’ll be supported with clear direction and the tools you need to succeed. We’re large enough to offer meaningful opportunities, yet agile enough for your ideas and contributions to be recognised. You’ll be empowered to take ownership, be part of a culture that values straightforward communication, mutual respect, and getting things done.

What you’ll do

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to launch your career in plant operations, starting as a Boiler Attendant. You’ll learn plant fundamentals and earn your ENCHEM qualification, then move to shift work and become a qualified boiler attendant within 12–18 months. With further structured training and hands-on experience, you can progress to Panel Operator and Shift Supervisor roles within 5–7 years, supported by nationally recognised qualifications and clear career advancement.

Our training program includes:

• The ironmaking process and integration with the cogeneration plants
• Steam turbine and boiler operations
• Plant monitoring and responding to process changes
• Controlling boiler and cooling water chemistry
• Reporting, troubleshooting, and carrying out fault finding and investigations

Your experience

• Reliability and motivation to work as part of a shift team covering 24/7 plant operation
• Self-motivation and eagerness to achieve qualifications in Boiler and Turbine Operations
• Ability to perform well as part of an effective team under pressure
• Strong technical aptitude – trade, engineering, or heavy industry experience highly regarded
• Previous experience in Power Generation (or similar) would be beneficial

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and motivated individual who is looking to develop or continue their career in the Power Generation industry.

Like what you’re seeing?

If you like the sound of this, and you’ve got experience in a similar role, we’d love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, medical checks, drug & alcohol tests, and additional checks for roles related to finance.

Our Diversity Commitment

Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including First Nations, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women’s careers.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Advertised: 08 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Play a central role working as part of a shift team to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Glenbrook Power Station

Expression of interest

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Play a central role working as part of a shift team to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Glenbrook Power Station