Instrument And Control Technician

Bring your strong analytical and technical skills
- 9-day fortnight
- Eraring based

**Working for us**

At Origin we have a strong purpose and values that challenge us to find the answers to the big energy questions. Every person that works with us helps us reach that goal. If you bring good energy to Origin, you'll get it in return. A challenging career. An exciting industry. And the support to grow and explore your potential.

**The Role**

As a Instrument and Control Technician you will be a member of an experienced, highly skilled and flexible team responsible for maintaining the reliability of instrumentation, control and computer systems at Eraring Power Station.

You will provide a range of technical and engineering services to meet Eraring's Business Plan and performance objectives, including Engineering projects, Specialist engineering, and Technical investigations. These are directed at Power Station operation and maintenance, and the management of plant assets, involving fault finding, investigation, repair of defects, testing, modifications, routine maintenance, and interpretation and advice on plant performance improvement and reliability.

**In this role you will**:

- Take responsibility for or supervise fault finding; repair; improving and carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance; and designing, modifying and implementing updates to various systems
- Perform duties so as to maintain maximum availability of revenue producing plant and auxiliaries in a manner without compromising personnel and plant safety or life expectancy of the equipment
- Keep abreast of new technology developments and their practical implementation at Eraring Power Station
- Train staff on new and existing control, instrumentation, computer and protective systems
- Execute routine maintenance in accordance with Technical Support section requirements and advise Technical Support section of changes considered appropriate.

**About You**

You have a relevant background, have completed an electrical trades course, and have an Electrical Supervisor or Contractors License. You have a strong analytical and technical interpretive capability

with strong and demonstrable problem solving and fault-finding skills and a safety-first mindset. Ideally, you will have experience working in power stations.

You will also have:

- Knowledge of plant systems and associated procedures, standards and regulations
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of technical and operational awareness
- A demonstrated commitment to safety & the environment and ability to implement and promote safety and a risk management approach within the team
- Ability to be innovative and to display good communication skills
- Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control or the willingness to obtain either qualification

**Origin - Where good change happens**

At Origin, we're powered by people who believe in creating collective change. We're creating more diverse and inclusive workplaces for everyone because the more perspectives we have, in a place where everyone can belong, the better we can tackle our challenges together. We are united, yet unique.

If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

**A great team to join**

It's an exciting time to join Origin. Together we're powering a cleaner, smarter energy future for Australia and beyond, always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers - and for our people.

Origin's **Energy Supply and Operations** business plays a key role in providing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to power Australian homes and businesses. We're the largest owner of natural gas-fired power stations in Australia, and generate more than 7,400 MW of power through our flexible generation portfolio. We're also a major supporter in the growth of renewable supply and storage, supporting a cleaner energy future.

We're looking for passionate and forward-thinking people to help, who are committed to a zero-harm safety culture, managing risk and driving culture change.

**Origin. Good energy**

At Origin, our focus is on getting energy right for our customers, communities, and planet. Because we know it's up to us to shape the future of energy. Today, we serve more than 4.2 million customers, are one of the most significant energy producers in the country and listed in the ASX Top 50 companies.

For more information contact: Julie Small -., quote Requisition ID: 84976

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