Senior Instrument & Controls Specialist

  • Dalby
  • Origin Energy
Friendly and supportive team environment  Permanent Full-time  Darling Downs Power Station based Delivering good energy starts from within It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people. About the role:   The Senior Instrument and Controls Specialist is responsible for providing a variety of technical support services aimed at fulfilling the objectives outlined in the Darling Downs Power Station's Business Plan and Performance Objectives, while adhering to Origin's Purpose & Values. These services encompass project development and execution, technical investigations, fault diagnosis, maintenance, and testing. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders such as Operations, Engineering, and Key Suppliers is essential, with guidance sought from the Electrical Maintenance Team Lead on technical or related plant issues. The role necessitates a motivated, self-reliant individual who can adapt to the evolving maintenance landscape. Flexibility in adjusting schedules to accommodate maintenance priorities is essential. Why this role matters: Ensure compliance with all relevant Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment legislation, codes of practice, standards, policies, operating procedures, PTW System, and work instructions. Develop and implement Management of Change Documentation to address plant obsolescence and improvements. Mentor Electrical Technicians in their development in Instruments & Controls to ensure the required succession plans are in place. Provide technical advice to assist planning of complex jobs including any safety requirements. Participate in major and minor plant and equipment outages leading the craft labour. Act as the Subject matter expert for Instrumentation and controls during Project’s. What will you bring? Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures while performing Instrumentation and controls tasks. Engaging in clear and concise communication on technical matters and demonstrating the ability to analyze and interpret complex information. Managing communication with external parties such as sales representatives, suppliers, and contractors, including negotiating costs for equipment supply and arranging demonstrations of new technology. Collaborating with internal and external experts to resolve complex technical issues that may arise with plant equipment, ensuring efficient operation. Consulting extensively with operating and maintenance staff, as well as other groups within the power station, to identify and meet customer needs related to instrumentation and control systems. Experience in working with Distributed Control Systems. Advanced Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Min >5 years’ experience In a similar role. So, why join us? Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers! Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members. A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work! Origin - Where good change happens At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change. We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.    Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.  To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website:  www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/ Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted. Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.