Mechanical Engineer

CS Energy is a proudly Queensland-owned and based energy company that provides power to some of our state's biggest industries and employers. We generate and sell electricity, we are an energy retailer to commercial and industrial businesses, and we are investing in new energy assets including renewable hydrogen, solar and wind farms, and battery storage.

CS Energy is proud to foster an environment that builds respect, promotes inclusiveness, celebrates diversity and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all our employees. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be supplied to those who require additional support.

The Opportunity

This is a residential role based at Callide Power Station, offered as a 12 month fixed-term opportunity.

Callide Power Station is located within the vibrant community of Biloela. The relaxed central Queensland lifestyle is popular with families and singles alike, and the region boasts several schools, sporting clubs and a strong community spirit.

As a site based Asset Engineer in the Station Engineering Team you will support operational sites by providing professional engineering services, guidance and support to operate and maintain the assets safely and commercially.

The Station Engineering Team supports the following Plant Areas of Coal and Ash Material Handling, Cooling, Supply and Reclaim Water and Facilities Plant.

This role is to support the Fuel Supply Asset Strategy.

Key accountabilities include (but not limited to):

• Identifies and understands process safety risks and processes and prioritises engineering works with this in mind.
• Identifies and mitigates key plant risks to meet both acceptable standards, and business objectives.
• Identifies and implements measures and metrics to monitor, sustain or improve plant area performance, safety, production and reliability.
• Develops, maintains and governs appropriate maintenance and capital strategies for allocated asset areas.
• Assists in asset governance functions to ensure the consistent application of maintenance standards and processes, checking quality and integrity of works.
• Analysing and rectifying root cause of failures and incidents of high priority and critical items.
• Contributing to success of outage and project works, including delivery, governance, scopes, standards, advice and technical direction as required.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have the following education, skills and experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years experience as an Engineer with heavy industry plant.
• RPEQ certification (desirable) or ability to acquire within 6 months of placement.
• A solid understanding of Asset Management principles and their application including equipment strategy, business risk management, RCA investigations and plant modifications.
• Strong integrity engineering skills in order to manage the plant to be safe and reliable.
• Background in coal handling plant asset management will be highly regarded.

To be successful as an Engineer onsite you will be a team player, safety focused and be willing to work cohesively with others to achieve team and organisational outcomes.

What is in it for you:

• Attractive remuneration and benefits on offer including relocation assistance, , holiday travel scheme and housing assistance.
• Great learning and development opportunities while working within a highly supportive and motivated team.
• Fantastic team culture with supportive leadership team.

As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant may be required to complete a number of background checks including; reference checks, pre employment medical, national police checks, right to work eligibility, verification of qualifications, and bankruptcy checks.

Job closing date:
24th November 2025