Aggreko

Power Station Operator Electrician (FIFO) - Porphyry Power Station

Perth Full time

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive.

We work as a team and we’re proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world.

We’re looking for an aspiring electrician who is keen to upskill and become a Power Station Operator Electrician (FIFO) to join our team at our Porphyry site in WA. You will manage, maintain and run all aspects of our diesel / solar hybrid power station located on our clients mine site on a rotational roster.

Why Aggreko? Here are some enticing perks and rewards.

  • Great lifestyle roster (days – 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off)

  • Competitive salary

  • Continuous personal development through training

  • Provided with a company vehicle on site, laptop and mobile phone, uniforms

  • Paid flights and accommodation

  • Onsite training provided

What you'll do:

  • Delivery of Operation & Maintenance programs to ensure reliable and safe power station operation

  • Manage company’s QHSE policies and procedures on sites

  • Perform all electrical operational, maintenance, trouble shooting & repair tasks on all power station equipment & ancillaries (including generators, transformers, distribution boards, fuel pumping system, solar, inverters, batteries)

  • Operate the power plant SCADA system

  • Deliver contractual power production to the Customer, ensuring accurate power production readings in the correct format

  • Ensure optimum stock levels of spares and consumables for the site requirements

  • Maintain good working relationship with client personnel

  • Housekeeping of station site, work area’s and site vehicles

  • Be prepared to learn minor mechanical maintenance, basic servicing skills

To thrive in this role, you'll have the following skills and experience:

  • Qualified Electrician with an "A Grade" Electrical License, with the ability to obtain a Western Australia electrical license

  • Proven previous experience as power station operator advantageous but not essential

  • Able to comprehend & understand all engineering electrical and mechanical schematics and P&ID's

  • Power generation experience is an advantage but not essential

  • Valid Driver’s License

  • Telehandler License preferred or willingness to undergo training

  • UPS, SCADA, PLC experience

  • Be proactive and willing to take responsibility as time will be spent onsite without direct supervision

  • LVR/CPR

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in a dynamic environment, apply now to be a part of our dedicated team at Aggreko.

Join us. Bring your energy. Grow your career.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.