An opportunity has arisen within the Engineering Group for an Engineering Technologist (Mechanical / Boiler ). If you believe that you meet the key selection criteria, this may be the opportunity for you!

About Us

• Loy Yang B is a brown coal-fired power station in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley. Our two electricity generating units together provide up to 1,200 MW of reliable baseload power and supply approximately 20% of Victoria’s energy needs.
• We are focused on increasing plant performance, efficiency and flexibility and are in search of people with expertise and experience to contribute to innovative new projects.
• We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and creating an environment where people with new ideas feel empowered to speak up and explore what is possible.
• We constantly strive to understand and meet broad community expectations regarding environmental management, health, safety and good corporate citizenship.

About the Opportunity

• Competitive salary and other benefits.  Generous superannuation, contributions above the superannuation guarantee or membership of a Defined Benefit Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your work, life and play (base 36-hour, 4-day work week).  Above award annual leave entitlements.
• Enjoy close proximity to great regional communities of Traralgon, Warragul and Sale, access to alpine regions and snow, expansive beaches, wilderness escapes and leading schools.
• Assist in the implementation of plant improvement and Outage management, as well as provide technical support to the Engineering Department.
• Create change and 'future ready' the organisation through your involvement in key projects.
• Access to development opportunities to continue to grow leadership and technical skills that are highly transferable throughout industry.

What you’ll do

• Inspect, service and maintain plant equipment (steam turbines, boilers, pressure vessels and turbine driven generators), mechanical & electrical auxiliaries, fuel systems, ash handling systems and general power station & associate instrumentation and controls.
• Determine plant condition and plant predictive maintenance requirements by carrying out plant performance testing and diagnostic monitoring of plant and plant systems using specialised diagnostic monitoring equipment. Analyse plant and system data and prepare detailed reports associated with plant and system performance.
• Perform operations to place electrical and mechanical equipment in and out of service.
• Provide technical coordination of allocated plant systems and/or technical areas, providing technical advice and support.  Lead the development of life maintenance plans and plant improvement and refurbishment programs.
• Render electrical circuits and mechanical equipment safe for permit work under the terms and conditions of the LYB Station Permit Procedures and assist in start-up and shut-down of plant equipment.
• Lead multi-skilled, multi-disciplined work groups on assigned tasks.
• Carry out investigations and prepare technical reports as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Apprentice training, trade school or equivalent in one or more of the Mechanical or Boiler Making Fields.
• A Certificate of Technology / Associate Diploma or an Engineering degree or similar training is preferred along with VCE or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience within the power generation or heavy industry field in one or more of the specialised areas, Boiler Pressure Parts, High Pressure Piping, Pressure Vessels and ancillary plant associated with these fields.
• Understanding of NDT (Non Destructive Testing) Techniques.

Highly desired Qualifications (Or willingness to obtain)

• Welding Ticket 10
• Welding Inspectors
• Welding Supervisor
• ACIP Inspectors

Vacancy closes on Sunday 22 November at 11:00pm.