Mechanical Technical Officer

The time to join Synergy has never been more exciting because you’ll be helping us to deliver on our commitment towards becoming a net zero carbon emission business by 2050.

We are investing $3 billion in large-scale renewables development and creating unlimited opportunities for our people to contribute to the growth of innovative solutions in our operations as we invest. This is your chance to help us transform the energy industry and build a more sustainable future for Western Australia.

Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest electricity generator and energy retailer. We deliver secure electricity to homes and businesses throughout the Southwest Interconnected System (SWIS) from Coral Bay in the north, to Kalgoorlie in the east, and to Esperance in the south

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**Role Summary**:
The Mechanical Technical Officer is a newly created opportunity based at our Pinjar Power Station site. The purpose of the role is to carry out a high level technical, commercial, and supervisory activities associated with the operation and maintenance of gas turbine a sustainable plant both within and external to Synergy.

**Key responsibilities of the role include**:

- Plan, supervise/coordinate or carry out activities, associated with manufacture, installation, isolation/de - isolation, permit to work, commissioning, operation and maintenance/repair of equipment and systems as required.
- Carry out technical inspection, prepare reports with recommendations and/or arrange necessary action and develop method sheets for major plant as required.
- Manage maintenance outage projects in accordance with budget, to time targets whilst maintaining quality standards.
- Supervise, monitor performance, coordinate and check works carried out by staff, contractors and consultants.
- Prepare/check/assess/coordinate designs, calculations, estimates, sketches, specifications/tenders, working drawings and schedules.

**What you’ll bring**:

- Advanced TAFE certificate or a TAFE diploma in relevant discipline
- A trade certificate in the relevant discipline.
- Relevant industry experience, skills and knowledge covering:

- Gas Turbine Operation and Maintenance.
- Inspection/testing practices.
- Equipment maintenance/repair practices and equipment commission/operation practice.

**What we offer**:
Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:

- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Purchased Annual Leave
- Best practice parental leave

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**Every Voice Matters**

Our employees have a choice to work for Synergy and it’s a choice we respect and value. In addition to our focus on creating a greener future, Synergy is committed to its ‘people first’ culture and providing an exceptional place to work where our people experience a sense of belonging and have opportunities to learn and grow.