Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

• Enjoy exposure to the latest plant technology while broadening your skillset
• Permanent Monday to Friday role, level commensurate with experience
• Dalby or chinchilla residential role, based at our Darling Downs Power Station

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it's how we approach work every day. As a collective, we're a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia's energy transition. If you're driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we'd love to have you on the journey.

About the role:

Join Origin's Generation team at Australia's largest gas-fired combined cycle power station. This is your chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a close-knit team, where your skills will directly contribute to powering the future.

Why the role matters?

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance to ensure safe, efficient plant operation.
• Support major and minor outages, including planning, scheduling, and hands-on execution.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues using CMMS and diagnostic tools.
• Prepare work method statements, risk assessments, and manage spare parts and resources.
• Respond to call-outs and support extended hours during outages, including potential night shifts.

What will you bring?

• Electrical trade qualifications (essential); HV switching, Beamex, and Cert III Instrumentation (desirable).
• Experience in power generation or heavy industry (CCGT, coal, hydro, refinery).
• Strong understanding of PTW systems and CMMS tools.
• Proven commitment to safety, compliance, and team collaboration.
• A current "C" Class Driver's Licence.

So, why join us?

• Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers
• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews
• Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
• Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
• A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work

For more information, please contact Kelly Hansen - , quote Requisition ID 88689 or apply now.

Origin - Where good change happens

At Origin, we're powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.