Production Engineering Technical Officer
NRG Gladstone Operating Services (NRGGOS) is currently seeking to appoint a permanent full-time Production Engineering Technical Officer to join the Production department, working a 40-hour week on a 9-day fortnight basis.
The Gladstone Power Station remains Queensland's largest single power station with 1680MW of flexible generating capacity and supplies power to the Queensland electricity network and Boyne Island Aluminium Smelter through a long-term power supply agreement. We enjoy an enviable reputation as an established employer with low turnover and a strong culture of working together to overcome challenges. We believe in contributing to our local community and being a great employer.
Gladstone is located on the coast six hours north of Brisbane and has a moderate tropical climate. Its access to waterways and the southern Great Barrier Reef offers many choices for boating, fishing, and camping, contributing to a great work-life balance. The town has excellent schooling and other family services.
The purpose of the Production Engineering Technical Officer role is to provide ongoing technical, process, and engineering support for the Production Department and Manager with respect to plant operations, asset and process performance, and strategic issues. Key responsibilities include:
Undertake routine plant performance testing, monitoring, and status reporting. Lead investigations to troubleshoot and optimise plant performance. Increase focus on plant-wide performance, station capacity, and operational improvement. Provide increased technical expertise across whole of site plant and processes. Support plant improvement projects. Provide strategic input to life of plant issues. This role will also support plant performance projects and investigations and drive the completion of identified improvement strategies to meet business objectives.
To be effective in the role, the candidate will be a valued team member with strong communication skills and the ability to influence and drive plant performance improvement outcomes across the business.
The successful applicant will have an Associate Diploma in Mechanical or Process Engineering or equivalent, qualifications in power generation and/or asset management, partnered with 5+ years of experience in heavy industry.
Additionally, NRG is looking for a suitable candidate who has a high level of power station knowledge and experience, problem-solving knowledge, and proven ability in applying investigative techniques.
The successful applicant will be required to have an understanding of workplace health and safety, and the ability to promote and maintain a safe work environment, as well as excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, computer skills, and understanding of risk management principles.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Successful completion of a drug and alcohol test and pre-employment medical. 9-day fortnight. Performance Incentive Scheme. Medical Insurance Assistance. Lifestyle Package. 11.5% Superannuation. At GPS, we encourage applications from women, people of Indigenous heritage, the LGBTQ+ community, those with disabilities, and applicants from all other diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
If you are interested in this position, please ensure you meet the selection criteria and essential qualifications.
To apply for this position, go to our vacancies page on our website and submit a cover letter explaining how you successfully meet the requirements of the role and attach a current resume.
Position Closes at 3pm Tuesday 26 November 2024.
For further information about the role, contact the Human Resources Team on 07 4976 5211.
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