If you are an experienced operator, and would like to join a diverse team, be well rewarded with great salary and benefits, then this is 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 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 during the initial training period of 4 months, 2 x 12-hour shift work post training).
• Above award annual leave entitlements.
• Tailored training program to Senior Panel Operator (Unit Controller) level.
• Access to further development opportunities to continue to grow leadership and technical skills that are highly transferable throughout industry.
• 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.

What you’ll do

• Responsible for the safe control and operation of Loy Yang 'B' unit(s) and associated plant, within limits, for maximum efficiency and availability while maintaining environmental compliance.
• Monitor equipment conditions, diagnose problems, report abnormal conditions and take corrective action.
• Carry out regular plant inspections and take plant readings.
• Read, interpret and implement complex technical information including drawings, manufacturer data and operating and maintenance procedures.
• Lead, develop and mentor other Operator/Technicians including the development and delivery of training modules.
• Perform routine and breakdown maintenance within your capability.

What you’ll need

• Evidence of successful completion of an approved electrical utility power plant operator training program (equivalent of an Assistant Unit Controller or Unit Controller level).
• High risk licence for advanced boiler and turbine.
• Knowledge of thermal power station system construction, capacities, limitations, theories of operation and operating procedures, plant design and valving configurations.
• Knowledge of permit procedures for safe access to plant.
• Demonstrated experience as a panel operator of a large-scale boiler/turbine unit within a coal fired power station, and the ability to progress to panel operator in-charge.
• Related trade qualification and experience highly regarded.

Loy Yang B – powering your career!

Loy Yang B welcome applications from people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. We will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via the above email or 5177 2025 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone) so we can keep in touch and meet your needs.

Vacancy closes on Monday 10th November at 5 pm.