Senior Operations Engineer
Join our Plant Performance Team
Are you an experienced engineering professional who thrives on optimising plant performance and solving complex technical challenges? We're seeking a Senior Operations Engineer to join our team on a fixed-term contract. In this role, you’ll provide expert technical advice on boiler, turbine, and auxiliary plant operations to help position the business for both short- and long-term efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and asset preservation. You’ll also lead the development and implementation of systems to monitor and improve plant reliability and performance - all while upholding our safety and environmental standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence plant performance strategies, lead commissioning activities, and contribute to the long-term success of a critical industrial operation.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Leading the development and implementation of smart operating surveillance systems to ensure the plant runs efficiently, reliably, and safely - always meeting engineering best practices and regulatory requirements
- Setting and maintaining high standards for plant operation to maximise efficiency while meeting the demands of the National Electricity Market
- Taking ownership of outage commissioning plans, coordinating communication, testing, and return-to-service activities to maintain plant reliability
- Investigating complex plant issues with expert analysis, developing practical solutions, and supporting plant modifications to improve performance and reliability
- Tracking and reporting on key performance indicators such as thermal efficiency, reliability, and availability to identify improvement opportunities
- Collaborating with teams across the business to review, update, and improve operating procedures for enhanced safety, reliability, and efficiency
- Overseeing routine testing procedures to maintain the reliability of plant equipment and protective devices
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate and implement new technologies that boost production effectiveness
About You:
- You bring solid experience in coal-fired power stations, with strong expertise in boiler, turbine, and auxiliary plant operations, and a good understanding of the National Electricity Market’s compliance and operational demands
- You’re highly analytical, skilled at examining data to identify issues and develop practical solutions that enhance plant performance
- You communicate clearly and effectively, translating complex technical information for diverse audiences and collaborating respectfully across teams
- You’re proactive and driven by achievement - taking initiative, influencing others, and innovating to deliver reliable, efficient plant operations
- You hold a tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science, or have equivalent practical experience, and are confident using various computer systems for monitoring and reporting
- You demonstrate a high level of care through a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, a focus on achieving results, collaboration grounded in respect, and empowering yourself and your colleagues to succeed
We Offer
- Enjoy a great work-life balance in a supportive and family friendly team environment
- Work a 35-hour week
- Take an extra day off every 4 weeks with our RDO option
- Enjoy the flexibility to take on overtime if you’re interested
- Earn a competitive salary ($177k to $189k) plus an impressive 13.5% superannuation
- Benefit from organisation-wide bonus opportunities
- Utilise our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
- Enjoy working close to home on the beautiful Central Coast NSW
- Benefit from study, fitness, employee discounts and novated lease programs
About Delta
We offer an engaging and unique work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the business. Delta promotes an inclusive and diverse culture where we support individuals to reach their potential by offering ongoing opportunities for career development. At Delta, we support flexibility and encourage a work life balance by offering Roster Days Off, an Employee Assistance Program, fitness benefits, flexible work arrangements and more. By joining our team, you will be exposed to a wide variety of challenges and will contribute to driving our positive culture to meet our mission of generating electricity safely, reliably and competitively while respecting our workmates,â¯customers,â¯community and the environment.
Interested?
Simply click on 'Apply for this job' to get started. Make sure to address the selection criteria and attach your resume showcasing your relevant experience and education.
For more about Delta, visit our website at www.deltapae.com.au
