Production Technician 1

This is a full-time position within the Tarong Operations team offering a structured training program to become a Production Technician. It is expected the training program will take 18 months to progress from an entry level Production Technician through to Production Technician 2 level where you will be able to assist the operations team on shift as required.

You will monitor, inspect and operate plant equipment, identify and respond to operational issues, undertake plant isolations, and support the ongoing availability and performance of station assets. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys troubleshooting, working in a dynamic operational environment and contributing to the delivery of safe, reliable power generation.

This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week across the Operations and Maintenance teams, in accordance with business requirements. Initially, the role will involve part-time training within the Operations team while continuing to support the Maintenance team for several days each week, with the specific arrangement to be negotiated.

Upon successful completion of the PT1 training program, you will transition to a day-work Operator role, with the potential to move into shift work as your training progresses and subject to business needs. This role requires a high level of self-discipline and commitment to self-study to successfully meet the training and competency requirements.

During the training period, employees will be required to provide ongoing support to their previous teams, including undertaking normal rostered duties, overtime, and availability roster commitments, as required by business needs.

Key activities include:

Manage operational contingencies to minimise advertise impacts on generating plant, environment, safe working conditions and plant availability.

Identify opportunities for optimising work practices and resource utilisation.

Identify potential problems through routine inspections and troubleshooting of operational problems.

Respond to callouts in plant areas appropriately.

Trade qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline (or equivalent).

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

A strong commitment to workplace health, safety and compliance.

Understanding and application of Safe Work System and plant isolation/restoration procedures.

Understanding of and ability to use Ellipse software in relation to work control.

Stanwell is Queensland’s largest and most reliable electricity generator. We’re applying our forty years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage and firming to deliver Queensland’s future energy needs. Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety and wellbeing are delivered.

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.