Plant Maintenance Specialist

7 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia UGL Full time

We're revolutionizing the way Australia generates energy, and we need your expertise to make it happen.

About the Project

UGL has been awarded the early works contract for Powerlink's CopperString 2032 project. This historic $5 billion initiative will connect Queensland's North West Minerals Province to the national electricity grid via an approximately 840-kilometre transmission line. Our team is responsible for delivering a complex project scope that includes:


• 500 kV transmission line from just south of Townsville to Hughenden


• 330kV transmission line from Hughenden to Cloncurry


• 220kV transmission line from Cloncurry to Mount Isa, featuring up to six new substation sites.

This groundbreaking project commences construction in 2024, and we require an experienced Plant Engineer - Plant to join our team on the Copperstring Project.

A Day in this Role

  • Develop maintenance strategies for fixed and mobile assets, monitoring performance and plant availability regularly.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues promptly and efficiently.
  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency.
  • Establish, implement, and champion our CMMS system.
  • Create and maintain maintenance schedules for all plant equipment.
  • Manage plant engineering projects from conception to completion.
  • Provide technical support and training to plant personnel.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of all plant modifications.
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of listed plant and equipment.
  • Maintain registers, asset manuals, and site asset records.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for plant equipment and processes.
  • Analyse labour quantities for maintenance, completing analysis and cost-benefit assessments.
  • Develop engineering solutions for repetitive failures.
  • Implement and manage reporting processes for asset reliability, highlighting areas for concern with suggested resolutions.
  • Monitor and analyse plant performance data to identify areas for improvement through CMMS.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an exceptional candidate who possesses:

  • Bachelor's degree or tertiary qualification in engineering, maintenance engineering, plant, and equipment management, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3-5 years' engineering experience.
  • Chartered Engineering Status.
  • Strong planning, development, and review of complex projects.
  • Implementation of maintenance planning processes.
  • Reliability engineering skills.
  • Construction management and specific technical skills relevant to the program of work.

As part of our recruitment process, various checks may be conducted to assess an applicant's suitability for this role. Opportunities on this project are being sourced directly, and we won't accept applications via external recruitment agencies.



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