Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

Origin Energy Services Ltd is seeking a Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical for its Eraring, NSW location. The role involves developing asset strategies and maintenance plans to ensure safe and reliable operations at Eraring Power Station. Candidates should have 5+ years of heavy industry engineering experience, preferably in turbine engineering, and must hold an accredited engineering degree. The position offers a 35-hour work week and emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Help develop asset strategies and projects to support the safe and reliable operation
• Enjoy work life balance, 35 hour week, Mon - Fri
• Eraring based

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About the role:

Contribute to the development of asset strategies and projects to support the safe and reliable operation of Eraring Power Station. Be responsible for the coordination and execution of the maintenance plans, work management, plant health, risks, budget, improvements, initiation of future projects, contractor performance (safety, quality, scope, execution and close out of work), spares and technical support of designated plant areas or functions.

Why this role matters?
• Contribute to the development of site initiatives such as Process Safety, Asset Integrity and Quality Assurance and Quality Assurance.
• Coordination and execution of the maintenance strategy plans (routines, overhauls and defects etc.)
• Support continuous improvement of systems and processes including Asset Management, Plant Modification, Quality and Asset Integrity.
• Develop, control, monitor and report against budget and financial performance.
• Preparation of contract technical workscopes and risks;
• Reviewing and reporting on contract scope, schedules, expenditure and variations

What will you bring?
• Minimum 5+ years engineering exposure in heavy industry, with expirence in Turbine and Turbine Auxiliary engineering. Exposure in Power Generation and high pressure multi-stage steam turbines would be advantageous.
• Engineering Degree accredited under the Washington Accord.
• Chartered Professional Engineer, or commitment to achieve within 12 months.
• Contribute to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) initiatives.
• Demonstrate leadership through professional conduct and high customer service.
• Collaborate on Asset Integrity, Process Safety, and Management of Change.
• Manage the area or function according to Work Management procedures and optimize inventory holdings.
• Lead or participate in plant failure investigations, risk assessments, and RCM/FMECA studies.

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

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