Operator/ Maintainer (Instrumentation & Electrical)

ATCO's Australian operations are headquartered in Perth, Western Australia and specialise in creating innovative, customer-focused energy and infrastructure solutions.  ATCO owns and operates Western Australia's largest gas distribution network with more than 760,000 connection points and 14,000km of pipelines. ATCO also operates two progressive power generation stations - in Adelaide SA and Karratha WA   At ATCO, we understand the long-term benefits of innovative, green solutions. Backed by a strong 75-year history in the delivery of power solutions, our capabilities include designing, building, owning, and operating the full range of power generation facilities including renewables, hydrogen, and pumped hydro. We have been investing in alternative and renewable energy solutions for 30 years and continue to respond to disruption in the energy sector by investing in our people, our communities and in innovative technologies.  About The Role:  We have an opportunity for an experienced Power Station Operator/Maintainer (Instrumentation & Electrical) to join our Karratha-based power station on a permanent, full-time basis.   Reporting to the Station Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the continuous operation of 42MW, LM6000 gas turbines and associated plant and equipment, including responding to plant upsets and failures. Further, you will utilise your skill set to support and participate directly in the ongoing maintenance, upgrades, administration and management of the station.  A small team of permanent technicians, administration and with support of a contract workforce as needed, makes for an enjoyable, safe, challenged and capable team who share technical expertise of almost all facets of the operation.  Working a 10hr, weekday roster, including 2 RDOs within the fortnight. Occasional shutdown work and extended hours Call-out roster for night and weekend coverage, approximately 1 week in four, however flexibility is required for coverage as needed. 4 weeks annual leave   What You Will Contribute To:  Monitoring and maintaining plant and systems for safe, steady state and reliable operations.  Carrying out routine, planned major and unplanned maintenance tasks as directed, and repair/maintain equipment up to level of skill and qualification  Investigate troubleshooting, and recommending solutions to operational problems with the aim of returning plant to service as soon as possible (where it has shutdown unexpectedly)  Developing, authorising and holding work permits and isolation schemes associated with all maintenance and operational work Planning and execution of major and minor plant shutdown activities Developing standard operating procedures and maintenance procedures as directed  Supervision of work performed by contractors and other service providers  Monitoring spares and consumable levels and take action to correct  Participating in and managing, station projects    What You Will Bring:   WA electrical License  Instrumentation qualification HV Operator (preferred) Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (preferred) 5 – 10 years, power station, process or similar industry experience  A safe work approach and good understanding of safety systems.  The ability to work effectively in a small team    A flexible and team supportive approach is required    Strong technical ability and willingness to learn  Broad skills and general trade knowledge advantageous   Good written and oral communication skills  Enjoy your work and your trade   What we offer:Additional purchased leave option  Journey insurance  Salary sacrifice options  Employee Share Purchase Plan  Bursary program  Service recognition and retirement program   Diversity is more than a commitment at ATCO – it is the foundation of what we do.  We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and the myriad of other characteristics that make us all different.   We are an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from all individuals. ATCO fosters an inclusive workplace culture where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.   Apply Now for immediate consideration.    AUD Karratha 6714

Operator/ Maintainer (Instrumentation & Electrical)

ATCO's Australian operations are headquartered in Perth, Western Australia and specialise in creating innovative, customer-focused energy and infrastructure solutions.  

ATCO owns and operates Western Australia's largest gas distribution network with more than 760,000 connection points and 14,000km of pipelines. ATCO also operates two progressive power generation stations - in Adelaide SA and Karratha WA   

At ATCO, we understand the long-term benefits of innovative, green solutions. Backed by a strong 75-year history in the delivery of power solutions, our capabilities include designing, building, owning, and operating the full range of power generation facilities including renewables, hydrogen, and pumped hydro. We have been investing in alternative and renewable energy solutions for 30 years and continue to respond to disruption in the energy sector by investing in our people, our communities and in innovative technologies. 

 

About The Role:  

We have an opportunity for an experienced Power Station Operator/Maintainer (Instrumentation & Electrical) to join our Karratha-based power station on a permanent, full-time basis.   

Reporting to the Station Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the continuous operation of 42MW, LM6000 gas turbines and associated plant and equipment, including responding to plant upsets and failures. Further, you will utilise your skill set to support and participate directly in the ongoing maintenance, upgrades, administration and management of the station.  A small team of permanent technicians, administration and with support of a contract workforce as needed, makes for an enjoyable, safe, challenged and capable team who share technical expertise of almost all facets of the operation. 

 

  • Working a 10hr, weekday roster, including 2 RDOs within the fortnight. 

  • Occasional shutdown work and extended hours 

  • Call-out roster for night and weekend coverage, approximately 1 week in four, however flexibility is required for coverage as needed. 

  • 4 weeks annual leave 

 

 

What You Will Contribute To:  

  • Monitoring and maintaining plant and systems for safe, steady state and reliable operations.  

  • Carrying out routine, planned major and unplanned maintenance tasks as directed, and repair/maintain equipment up to level of skill and qualification  

  • Investigate troubleshooting, and recommending solutions to operational problems with the aim of returning plant to service as soon as possible (where it has shutdown unexpectedly)  

  • Developing, authorising and holding work permits and isolation schemes associated with all maintenance and operational work 

  • Planning and execution of major and minor plant shutdown activities 

  • Developing standard operating procedures and maintenance procedures as directed  

  • Supervision of work performed by contractors and other service providers  

  • Monitoring spares and consumable levels and take action to correct  

  • Participating in and managing, station projects   

 

What You Will Bring:   

  • WA electrical License  

  • Instrumentation qualification HV Operator (preferred) 

  • Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (preferred) 

  • 5 – 10 years, power station, process or similar industry experience  

  • A safe work approach and good understanding of safety systems.  

  • The ability to work effectively in a small team   

  •  A flexible and team supportive approach is required    

  • Strong technical ability and willingness to learn  

  • Broad skills and general trade knowledge advantageous   

  • Good written and oral communication skills  

  • Enjoy your work and your trade  

 

What we offer:

  • Additional purchased leave option  

  • Journey insurance  

  • Salary sacrifice options  

  • Employee Share Purchase Plan  

  • Bursary program  

  • Service recognition and retirement program  

 

Diversity is more than a commitment at ATCO – it is the foundation of what we do.  We are focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and the myriad of other characteristics that make us all different.  

 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from all individuals. ATCO fosters an inclusive workplace culture where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully.  

 

Apply Now for immediate consideration.