Power Generation Operator

LMS Energy is Australia's largest emissions reducer and the national leader in biogas-to-energy and solar on landfill. LMS Energy requires the services of part time Power Generation Operator/Mechanic to be based in the Newcastle and Central Coast region, New South Wales.

As part of our team, you will collaborate with the Manager – Operations where your role will primarily involve operating and maintaining LMS' power stations, landfill biogas extraction systems and all associated plant and equipment on a daily basis. LMS is seeking
mechanically minded people
and offers full in-house training for the right applicant.

Why LMS Energy?

Be a part of an inclusive team, where everything we do is inspired by our vision to be the leading bioenergy and methane abatement company, powering the circular economy. Our people are supported by management with an open-door policy, while training and development opportunities means we enjoy an unrivalled level of personal progression and growth. At LMS, we have an average staff tenure of five years. In our Engagement Survey for 2025, 88% of employees either agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend LMS as a place to work. Why? We truly value our people. Without our people, we would not be the great business we are today

Our commitment to you

• Health and wellbeing
  options, including flexible start and finish times, a weekly wellbeing hour and access to our holistic Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Learning and development
  in supportive team environment with professional, safety and technical training opportunities and growth pathways.
• Community impact
  with participation in various charitable activities and volunteering opportunities using a "Give Back Day".
• Diversity, equity and inclusion
  committee and focus groups, ensuring a workplace where every individual feels valued, included and empowered.
• Leave entitlements
  , including prorated long-service leave, study leave and employer-paid parental leave.
• Rewards and recognition
  for length of service and cultural and safety excellence.

Responsibilities
:

• Undertake daily operation, maintenance, troubleshooting of engine(s), flare(s) and associated plant/equipment
• Monitor and maintain LMS biogas systems and flares, including biogas field work (i.e. well readings and minor pipeline repairs)
• Start-up and shutdown of power station/generator module(s)
• Complete daily readings, data entry, data analysis, and reports
• Schedule servicing and maintenance of engine(s), flare(s) and associated plant/equipment
• Complete safety risk assessments, JSEA's and associated paperwork
• Perform oil sampling and analysis of results
• Maintain cleanliness in work area, including bioenergy facility, and well stations
• Support the NSW Operations team, including the Manager, Supervisor and fellow Operators

Requirements:

• A team player, great work ethic, shows initiative, resilient and committed with strong communication skills
• Upholds LMS' company values and culture
• Holds a current Australian Drivers License
• Intrastate travel will be required at times
• Fitness for work to perform the job role safely and competently
• Mechanical trade qualifications are desirable, but not essential, as we're seeking mechanically minded people

Please email applications to quoting job reference OPS

Employment is conditional upon a pre-employment medical and entitlement to work in Australia. Some roles require up-to date vaccinations records.

We are continuously searching for passionate individuals that value the environment, have a caring outlook, and want to work towards a brighter future. If this sounds like you, please click apply, we'd love to hear from you Check out our website to learn more about what we do

LMS Energy (LMS) does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. LMS considers any resume (CV) or biography received from an agency without prior approval from a member of our HR team to be unsolicited and gratuitous, and such submissions will not be recognised by LMS for purposes of "ownership" of the candidate. Agencies are requested not to contact any employee at LMS with recruiting enquiries. LMS does not consider candidates received by the company until they are received by the HR team directly from the agency after approval has been given and a fee agreement is in place. LMS will not pay a fee to any agency that does not follow these guidelines. Any questions, please contact