Operations & Maintenance Technician

Alinta Energy is seeking an Electrical Operations & Maintenance Technician for its Braemar Power Station in Queensland. This permanent full-time role features a competitive salary, a 4-day work week, and relocation assistance. The technician will handle maintenance and operational tasks, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have a QLD electrical license and relevant certifications. This position is essential for supporting energy production and driving project success.
• 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!

Looking for a better job? You’ll find it at 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.

Why join us?

We believe in better. As one of Australia’s largest energy retailers, generators, and developers, we offer a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic industry at the forefront of change.

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. With our dedicated pipeline and compression facility, we ensure efficient and reliable energy production.

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 won’t just maintain and operate plant equipment—you’ll also play a key role in managing administrative tasks and project management responsibilities to drive projects to successful completion.

Your contributions will directly impact the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our power station, making this a dynamic and fulfilling position.

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.
• Skill development opportunities – gain extra certifications or dual trade qualifications.
• 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.

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