Operations & Maintenance Technician - Bairnsdale Power Station

18 hours ago

Bairnsdale Victoria, Australia Alinta Energy Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Hands-on role maintaining and improving power generation operations every day
  • Opportunity to make a real impact & grow your skills in a dynamic environment
  • Supportive, close-knit team culture where your contribution truly matters

The better way forward

Alinta Energy is one of Australia's biggest energy retailers, generators and developers with over 1.1 million customers. Australia's energy system is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history and we're right there with it. We're investing in and developing large-scale renewables and storage projects as part of our ongoing effort to provide our customers with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.

About the role:

Join a collaborative and supportive team at Bairnsdale Power Station, where culture and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. As an Operations & Maintenance Technician, you'll play a key role in the safe and efficient operation of our power generation assets. You'll work closely with a small, multi-skilled crew that values open communication, mutual respect, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to make a real impact, contribute your ideas, and be part of a team that genuinely supports each other to achieve shared goals.

What you'll do:

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, repairs, small installations, and support operations during outages to keep the power station operating safely and reliably.
  • Operate and maintain equipment according to the Annual Work Plan and assigned work orders.
  • Investigate and report equipment incidents, troubleshoot problems, and implement action plans.
  • Accurately record maintenance data for analysis, audit, and compliance.
  • Monitor dashboards, manage your workload, and provide monthly reports on work order status.

What you'll bring:

  • Electrical trade qualification (Cert III or equivalent) and a current driver's licence.
  • Experience with plant operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
  • Instrumentation and high voltage (HV) switching experience.
  • Able to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, and procedures.
  • Strong team player with good communication skills and a focus on safety and improvement.

What's in it for you?

  • Bonus Scheme – performance-based bonuses to reward your hard work
  • Income protection – financial security with salary continuance insurance
  • Health insurance discounts – access corporate rates with our partner provider
  • Employee Energy Plan – enjoy generous staff discounts on your energy bills

Like what you're seeing?

If you like the sound of this, and you've got experience in a similar role, we'd love to talk to you. Come and discover better together with Alinta Energy.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

If your application progresses, we will need to complete background and pre-employment checks, such as immigration checks, reference checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and additional checks for roles related to finance.

Our Diversity Commitment

Alinta Energy offers a truly diverse, safe and supportive work environment. As an equal opportunity employer, Alinta Energy encourages applications from any qualified person, including First Nations Australians, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are also proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and we are committed to advancing women's careers.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Click 'Apply' to submit your application.

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