At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and optimise power generation systems while ensuring safety and reliability.
- Company: Join Hydro Tasmania's Tamar Valley Power Station, a leader in renewable energy.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, relocation support, and continuous professional development.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety and career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of Tasmania's energy future and contribute to sustainable solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in thermal power generation and relevant trade qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
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Job no
498151
Work type
Permanent Full time
Location
Bell Bay (Tamar Valley Power Station)
Categories
Trades
About the role
You will play a hands‑on operational role in the safe, reliable and efficient running of Tamar Valley Power Station's generation assets across CCGT, OCGT and Balance of Plant systems.
Working on a 24/7 roster, you will monitor, operate and optimise plant performance, support and mentor team members, and contribute to the delivery of reliable energy for Tasmania as part of Hydro Tasmania's broader asset fleet.
The role is based at AETV's Tamar Valley operations.
- Competitive salary package with relocation support to Tasmania.
- Secure, permanent role within a critical energy asset.
- Continuous professional development in thermal generation.
- Supportive team culture with strong safety focus.
- Opportunity to contribute to Hydro Tasmania’s renewable energy story.
Key responsibilities
- Operate and optimise CCGT, OCGT, HRSG, WTP and steam turbine systems.
- Maintain safe and reliable plant operations on a rotating 24/7 roster.
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on critical assets.
- Diagnose faults and implement effective technical solutions.
- Coordinate contractors and monitor WHS compliance
- Prepare operational logs, reports and technical documentation
- Support and mentor team members to strengthen operational capability.
- Experience in thermal power generation and gas turbine operations.
- Turbine and boiler operator competency, including HV switching and generator control.
- Confined space, gas testing, first aid and LV rescue certification.
- Trade qualification in electrical, instrumentation or mechanical disciplines.
- Leadership capability, with hazardous area qualifications, restricted electrical/gas licences, and high-risk work licences (Forklift, EWP, Working at Heights) highly regarded.
About the company
The Tamar Valley Power Station was originally commissioned by Aurora Energy in 2009 and acquired by AETV Pty Ltd (AETV) in June 2013 as a subsidiary company of Hydro Tasmania.
The 386 MW station comprises 208 MW of Combined Cycle Gas generation (CCGT) and 178 MW of Open Cycle Gas generation (OCGT).
AETV operates as part of the Hydro Tasmania asset fleet, an organisation that, with the help of over 30,000 people over more than 100 years, has built, maintained, and refurbished power infrastructure across Tasmania.
As an interconnected entity within Tasmania’s energy landscape, AETV plays a distinct yet complementary role in delivering reliable energy solutions.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, flexible, and equitable workplace.
We welcome applications from all members of our community and support workplace flexibility to attract the best talent and accommodate individual needs, differences, and working arrangements.
- Our recruitment practices are merit-based and focused on building diversity
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