Control Room Operator

Purpose & Accountabilities:
The role involves performing operational and maintenance tasks at the power station to achieve safety, environmental, and business targets.

Core Accountabilities

Position-Specific

• Demonstrate competence and be formally authorized to fulfill roles within the permit-to-work (PTW) system, including Issuing Authority, Isolating Authority, or Performing Authority during maintenance or modification work.
• Plan work associated with the asset area according to the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Program and execute routine maintenance tasks, including resourcing work orders and performing maintenance.
• Operate the power station from the control room to meet Trading and Network requirements, conducting systematic inspections to ensure reliable operation, addressing abnormalities, and raising defect work orders as needed.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to all safety and environmental protection systems and procedures.
• Apply expertise to identify, investigate, and rectify plant issues or escalate through work orders.
• Respond to operational and maintenance needs with professional analysis and judgment.
• Collaborate with peers to share knowledge and ensure the application of best practices.
• Develop and review site-based management plans and operational instructions.
• Provide primary input to the asset management plan, focusing on safety and asset integrity.
• Reports to the Power Station Supervisor.

Dimensions

• Key Internal Relationships: Power Station Supervisor, Production Technicians, Operations Group, Corporate Services, and other teams within the organization.
• Key External Relationships: Statutory authorities, government departments, suppliers, contractors, and community members.

Skills & Requirements

Experience Needed

• Experience in the operation of large interconnected industrial plants.
• Competency in isolation and safety system management.

Desirable Skills & Attributes

• Core qualification in Electrical and/or Instrumentation.
• Boiler Intermediate or Advanced (BI or BA) and Open Turbine (TO) Operator Certificates.
• Certificate III or IV in ESI Generation (Operations).
• Certification in confined space and working at heights (RTO-certified).
• Competency in first aid, CPR, resuscitation, and LV rescue.
• Expertise in power plant operation, maintenance, CMS, and asset management systems.
• Proficiency in PTW systems, including mechanical and HV electrical isolations.
• Ability to work independently and manage the entire station.
• High-level multitasking, self-motivation, flexibility, decisiveness, and resilience.

Additional Information

• Work may involve heights, confined spaces, and varying atmospheric conditions.
• Local travel arrangements are required.
• Camp accommodation and travel options from regional hubs are available.
• Role operates on a 15-days-on, 13-days-off rotation with 12-hour shifts (day/night).

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