Operator Electrical

EDL owns and operates a global portfolio of power stations in Australia, North America and Europe. Our vision is to be the leading global producer of sustainable distributed energy. At EDL, we are playing a key role in the world’s transition from traditional energy sources to decarbonised solutions.

We are currently recruiting for a 12-month Electrical Operator position to be based at Tamala Park/Red Hill. The purpose of the position is to operate and maintain LFG power station plant and equipment in a reliable and cost-efficient manner to maximise operating availability. Ensuring the highest standards of safety and environmental performance are adhered to.

**Key accountabilities**
- Have a strong attitude towards safety and safety management systems.
- Carry out Maintenance on Gas fired Caterpillar Engine generators and associated control systems.
- Maintain and operate Oracle Maintenance Management System.
- Ensure compliance with WHS, Work Cover, DEMIRS and all legislation and regulations are abided by.
- Be responsible and show pro-active towards breakdowns and essential maintenance.
- Show initiative and a willingness to undertake ongoing training both internal and external to the Company.
- Shared call out roster
- Manage Warehouse Stock and Inventory levels.
- Ensure good site housekeeping.

**Person Specification**
- Trouble shooting and basic fault-finding skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of process operations in power generation plants.
- Proficiency using computers and programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel.
- Reliable, committed and motivated to achieving Company and team goals and objectives.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Be self-motivated and able to work independently.
- High Organisational skills, plan and execute site maintenance tasks.
- Good report writing skills.
- Flexible, work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, commitment and strong communication skills on a daily basis.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Mandatory
- WA “A” Grade Electrical License (“Electrical Mechanical”)
- Mandatory
- Current WA drivers’ licence (“C” class).
- Mandatory
- First Aid certificate / LV Rescue
- 5 years Industrial safety experience.
- Able to assist with Mechanical duties
- Ability to carry out low level Gas Engine and Alternator Servicing, testing, maintenance and fault finding.
- Knowledge of PLCs, control systems, AVRs, Governors, Protection Relays and UPS Systems
- Knowledge of Safety Systems JSEAs, Permit to Work
- Knowledge of Oracle Maintenance Management System an advantage.
- Experience with Landfill Gas Power Stations will be highly regarded.
- Police Clearance
- Desirable
- Forklift High risk license.
- Desirable - HV Switching qualification.
- Desirable
- (Instrumentation) qualifications.
- Desirable
- Power station, experience.
- Desirable
- Working at Heights, Confined Space

You will be a highly motivated, self-starter with excellent communications skills and work effectively in a small, collaborative team environment.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo medical and background screening prior to commencement with EDL.

EDL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- Job Identification
- 1301
- Posting Date
- 07/03/2025, 01:30 AM
- Job Schedule
- Full time
- Regular or Temporary
- Temporary
- Locations
- EDL Power Station Tamala Park, Tamala Park, Western Australia, 6030, AU
- EDL Power Station - Redhill, Red Hill, Western Australia, 6056, AU

(On-site)