Specialist Asset Engineer in Darwin

Power and Water Corporation is a Northern Territory Government (NTG) owned utility that operates across a geographic area of 1.3 million square kilometres, spanning the arid deserts of Central Australia to the tropical monsoon regions of the Top End. The Corporation generates, transmits and distributes electricity, while providing water and wastewater services to urban centres, remote communities and Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Specialist Asset Engineer to join the IES Generation Asset Strategies and Risk team based in Darwin. The team is responsible for the strategic management of 56 remote power stations, together with their generation, fuel, renewable energy, distribution and balance-of-plant infrastructure, ensuring the ongoing delivery of reliable and sustainable power to some of Australia's most remote communities.

As the Specialist Asset Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across the asset lifecycle, supporting condition assessment, risk management, asset performance analysis, lifecycle planning, capital investment planning and engineering investigations. Working closely with operations, maintenance and project delivery teams, you will develop asset strategies, business cases and practical engineering solutions that improve reliability, safety and whole-of-life performance.

The successful applicant will bring experience in asset management within an asset-intensive industry, together with strong analytical, technical and stakeholder engagement skills. Most importantly, you will have the ability to translate complex engineering challenges into practical, risk-based solutions that deliver long-term value for both the business and the communities we serve.

To succeed in this role, you will hold the following mandatory qualifications, skills and experience:

• Mandatory minimum 3 or 4 year Science or Engineering degree recognised in Australia.
• Highly developed financial and people management skills.
• Highly developed problem solving and analysis skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g. macros) or other database tools.
• Current Australian drivers licence or the ability to obtain.
• Experience in an asset management, maintenance management, or reliability role within an asset-intensive utility, industrial, or power generation environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practices associated with maintaining power generation assets ranging from 100 kW to 2 MW, including fuel systems, microgrids, associated electricity distribution infrastructure.
• Experience in analysis of asset failures, condition and performance.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning and management skills.
• Sound working knowledge in the use of maintenance management and works management systems.

What's on offer?

There has never been a better time to join Power and Water. As the Northern Territory's largest integrated utility, we're investing in our people, our communities and the future of essential services. When you join our team, you'll enjoy more than just a rewarding career—you'll be supported by a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• A highly competitive salary package, including attractive allowances and excellent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) conditions.
• Outstanding work-life balance, with six weeks of annual leave and flexible initiatives that support your wellbeing.
• Salary sacrifice opportunities, including additional superannuation contributions to help build your financial future.
• Ongoing professional development, with access to training, leadership programs and career progression opportunities.
• A genuine Zero Harm culture, where the safety and wellbeing of our employees, customers and communities is our highest priority.
• A diverse, inclusive and values-driven workplace, where every employee is respected and empowered to contribute to our culture and success.
• Confidential wellbeing support, including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing professional counselling and support services for you and your immediate family.
• Reward and recognition programs that celebrate outstanding performance.

PWC values diversity in the workplace. Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be given priority selection, provided they meet all essential selection criteria and are suitable at the level commensurate with the position.