Production Officer

Make a better tomorrow.

When you join the team at Synergy, you’re becoming part of Western Australia’s intelligent energy future. We are proud to be the state’s largest energy provider, striving for an efficient and sustainable power supply with the latest innovations in energy usage and storage. Working for Synergy means you’ll play an important role in ensuring that WA is a world-leader in how our customers choose to use, store and trade energy for years to come.

Synergy’s focus is the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and the environment in which we operate. You’ll find our core values of innovation, collaboration, accountability and trust are integrated into the culture of every team and the way we do business with our customers, our people and our suppliers. Building tomorrow’s energy future is a big job, and it’s why we only look for the very best people to join us.

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Gas Turbines and Distributed Generation team based at our Cockburn Power Station. Reporting to the Production Coordinator you will be a part of a team to provide real time management, operation, maintenance and first line response of power station plant and ancillary equipment to ensure safety of personnel and plant adhered to statutory requirements and support of Synergy’s objectives.

We’re looking for inspiring people who will:

- Maintain a safe working environment and safe work systems.
- Operate the Cockburn Combined Cycle Power Station in accordance with safety standards, compliance with statutory requirements, efficient production and asset optimisation.
- Operation of the power plant in accordance with Synergy’s operating procedures and standards.
- Respond to power station emergencies through crisis management processes.
- Review operating and safety procedures to achieve best practice standards.
- Managing own work and coordinating the work of other Synergy employees to provide optimal power production to meet Branch and Synergy’s goals.
- Management of permits in accordance with permit to work systems.
- Execution of High Voltage switching programmes to allow for outages, Maintenance activities or in emergency situations
- Be involved in the planning and implementation of Cockburn outages and ensuring power plant activities are scheduled in accordance with approved programmes
- Support of the power generating systems to ensure planned outputs are met
- Undertake technical or operational investigations on performance levels or faults, to optimise Cockburn Combined Cycle power station usage and value
- Ensure plant operation to comply with environmental license and conditions
- Undertake technical or operational investigations on performance faults to optimise Cockburn combine cycle power station usage and value
- Trade certificate or technical qualifications in relevant discipline
- Certificate IV in ESI Generation Operations or Equivalent.
- Appropriate WorkSafe certification for Boiler and Turbine operations
- Drivers Licence - Class C or C-A
- Previous experience in the control and operation of boilers and turbines in a Gas Turbine Combined Cycle or thermal power station
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities when operating plant and responding to reactive tasks
- Effective communication skills and ability to articulate operational and technical information

Additionally, relevant industry experience and knowledge of the following would be highly regarded:

- Previous operational experience and knowledge of Gas Turbine Combined Cycle or thermal power station operations processes and practices
- GE/Alstom GT 13E2 Combined Cycle control systems and operation.
- Electrical workers license or a diploma in engineering electrical or mechanical would be highly regarded
- Located in one of Perth’s most lively and growing industrial suburbs, you will find the heart of our business’ gas generation operations which is driving one of Australia’s most advanced energy programs. You will be inspired by our state-of-the-art gas turbine fleet, whilst being minutes away from idyllic beaches, adventure parks and tourist attractions and enjoy the convenience of nearby CBD living._

Working for an employer of choice in the energy sector means that you’ll also enjoy security and benefits above and beyond many other companies. Of course, Synergy is also an equal opportunity employer, committed to developing an equitable and diverse workforce. We always encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and people of all diverse backgrounds to apply.

Working for an employer of choice also means you will enjoy:

- Life Insurance (equivalent to 2 years’ salary)
- Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa, Medibank and HBF
- Employee recognition programs
- Professional Development Opportunities, including training, memberships and study assistance
- Purchase Annual Leave - purchase an additional 2 weeks of annual leave per financial year
- Social club