Operations & Maintenance Technician

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Update your details, view your application and progress. Job no: 501179Work type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: QLD - Braemar, BrisbaneCategories: Labour & Trades, Merchant Energy Qualified Electrical & Instrumentation Trade position at Braemar Power Station Permanent full-time role with a competitive salary and a 4-day working week Relocation assistance & generous local housing support in Dalby Electrical Operations & Maintenance Technician – Braemar Power Station Power up with Alinta Energy! At Alinta Energy, with over 1.1 million customers and a team of 1,000+ people, we’re shaping the future of energy with innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making energy better for all. About Braemar Power Station Located 35km southwest of Dalby in Southern Queensland, Braemar Power Station is a 560MW open-cycle gas turbine plant, strategically positioned to support Queensland’s energy needs. The Role: More than just maintenance We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Operations & Maintenance Technician to join our Braemar Power Station team. In this role, you’ll maintain and operate plant equipment and manage administrative tasks and project management responsibilities. What you’ll do: Ensure the safety of yourself and your team by following AlintaSafe practices. Support and execute the annual maintenance work plan and capital projects to maximise plant performance. Perform equipment operations, maintenance, and fault-finding to ensure high reliability. Isolate plant and equipment, issue Permit to Work’s, as required by Maintenance Schedule or plant requirements. Contribute to cost-effective and efficient plant operations. What you’ll bring: QLD electrical licence or the ability to obtain one. Cert III in Instrumentation (or equivalent) – highly desirable. EEHA certification (Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas). Experience with PLC systems, high voltage networks, switching, and maintenance (desirable). Strong troubleshooting skills for complex machinery and systems. Power generation, gas turbine, and industrial rotating equipment experience (a plus!). What’s in it for you? A 4-day work week – enjoy better work-life balance. Relocation and generous housing support in Dalby. A role with impact – contribute to critical projects and shape the future of energy. Discover better together At Alinta Energy, we’re about teamwork, innovation, and growth. If you’re ready for an exciting role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Alinta Energy. That’s better. We are a proud Circle Back Initiative employer – we commit to responding to every applicant. Background and pre-employment checks apply, including immigration, reference, and criminal background checks.Applications close: March 13th. Ready to power up your career? Click ‘Apply’ now! #LI-GF1 Advertised: 27 Feb 2025 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 13 Mar 2025 E. Australia Standard Time Acknowledgement of Country Alinta Energy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and conduct our business operations. We acknowledge the continuing connections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr