Assistant Power Plant Operator

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Origin Energy Full time

Work within a supportive and positive teamwork culture
- Join one of Australia's leading energy retailers
- Eraring power station based based

**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**:
The Assistant Power Plant Operator plays a vital role working within a team responsible for 24/7 operations and maintenance. This position involves operating, testing, isolating and performing level one maintenance across various areas of the site, including main plant, ash and dust plant, coal handling, and auxiliary equipment associated with thermal power generation. Working as part of a broader Eraring team to ensure smooth plant operations and uphold safety standards.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Assist in operating boilers, turbines, generators, auxiliary plant, dust & ash plant, coal plant, and high-voltage equipment.
- Conduct routine inspections of operational and non-operational equipment to ensure plant availability and viability, utilising mobility devices for compliance tracking.
- Perform routine testing of safety critical devices, firefighting equipment, carry out emergency lubrication, issue and manage 'Permits to Work,' and respond to plant emergencies such as fires, spills, and accidents.
- Engage in process fault identification and resolution, ensure equipment is service-ready, and support plant maintenance activities to uphold operational efficiency.

**What will you bring?**
- A culture based on Origin's values and behaviors
- Proven experience and qualifications in operating a large coal fired power station.
- Proven abilities in the identification and resolution of faults.
- Knowledge of environmental aspects relating to emissions and discharge limits
- On-going commitment to the review and update of operating documentation
- Willingness to work shift work or day work as required.
- Proven ability to work well independently and in a team environment

**Origin - Where good change happens**

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

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._

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