JOB DESCRIPTION
Position title Weddell Power Station Lead Operator/Maintainer
Position number 28111 Location Darwin
Designation Technical Coordinator
Reports to (position title) Operations Manager - North
Northern Territory Government
Information for Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv. For further
applicants information for applicants and example applications see: Click Here
Territory Generation values diversity in the workplace that represents the community. Therefore, under an
Special Measures approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
For more information on Special Measures, go to the OCPE website.
Information about If you accept this position, a summary of your merit (including work history, qualifications, experience, skills,
selected applicant’s etc.) will be provided to other applicants to enable transparency and understanding of the decision. For further
merit information see: Click Here
Organisational context
Territory Generation is a Government Owned Corporation that was formed in 2014. We produce the majority of the electricity to
provide power to the people of the Northern Territory. Our vision is to be the Northern Territory’s trusted and respected energy
services business.
Our actions, words and behaviours are guided by a core set of values that form the foundation of everything we do. Our values are
Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST).
We recognise that individually, our employees offer unique value and perspective and we are committed to a workplace that supports
people from all backgrounds.
Employee responsibilities
You work as part of a team to safely and efficiently meet your agreed objectives which contribute to the shared vision for Territory
Generation. You actively demonstrate the organisation’s values and take accountability for your performance and behaviour. Key
responsibilities include:
- Demonstrates an awareness of the Vision and objectives of the Corporation.
- Develops individual objectives and, where requested by direct supervisor, adjusts priorities to the needs of the business.
Focus • Tracks own performance in line with objectives on a regular basis.
- Actively participates in performance reviews and feedback processes.
- Remain self-disciplined and calm under pressure.
- Demonstrate the organisation’s values.
- Conduct business in line with the values and high ethical standards – considers values in business interactions;
Integrity • Ensures compliance with legal, governance and policy requirements;
- Deliver on commitments – where commitments cannot be delivered on, communicates openly and honestly and sets
new timelines for delivery.
- Takes accountability and responsibility for own actions;
Respect • Readily shares knowledge and expertise with others;
- Actively supports the team and organisational goals;
- Treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning and growth.
- Demonstrates safe working behaviours in order to achieve an incident free and safe workplace;
Safety • Develops personal safety objectives;
- Challenges unsafe behaviours from team mates;
- Monitors and takes ownership of own safety performance.
- Helps team mates feel valued and included in discussions;
Teamwork • Places higher priority on team than individual goals;
- Shares important or relevant information with team or other affected stakeholders in a timely manner;
- Speaks positively of team mates and other employees;
- Focuses on personal growth and addresses development gaps which will help the achievement of performance goals.
Role Responsibilities
You will support the safe and efficient execution of operational and maintenance activities at Weddell Power Station through hands-on
involvement and supervision of site work.
Your responsibilities include:
1. Perform daily operational checks and inspections of plant and equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation.
2. Execute preventative maintenance (PM) tasks and assist with corrective maintenance activities.
3. Supervise and support site work activities to ensure compliance with safe systems of work and procedures.
4. Assist in the coordination of maintenance activities, outages and commissioning works.
5. Identify, report and assist in the investigation of plant defects, failures and abnormal conditions.
6. Maintain accurate site logs, records and reporting.
7. Liaise with maintenance teams, contractors and stakeholders to support execution of work programs.
8. Undertake housekeeping duties and maintain plant presentation.
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