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About the Role
This is a hands-on Maintenance Coordinator role supporting plant performance across chemical systems at Eraring Power Station. Acting as the link between planning, operations and maintenance, you’ll coordinate work, prioritise risk, and ensure the plant continues to operatein a safe, reliable and cost-effective manner
Reporting to the Chemical Maintenance Supervisor you will be working as a maintenance coordinatorbalancing competing priorities, coordinating resources, and working closely with maintenance teams,operators,planners and the SiteProcessChemist toensuresafe and reliable plant operations
Coordinate maintenance activities across water treatment plant systems (pumps, valves, tanks, dosing systems, cooling towers, feedwater and boiler chemical systems)
Prioritise forward and backlog work based on plant risk and operational needs
Allocate and coordinate work for maintenance staff
Work closely with planners to schedule and deliver maintenance activities
Monitor plant performance and support operations on plant
Partner with the siteprocess chemist to ensure safe and effective plant operation
Manage cost, resource and budget tracking within your area
Act as a key integration point across maintenance, operations and engineering
This role offers a strong mix of office and on-plant work, with a clear expectation to be visible on site and engaged with the team.
What’s great about the role?
Flexibility and autonomy, with trust from leadership to manage your area
A genuine mix of office and on-plant work – not stuck behind a desk
Real ownership of plant performance and outcomes
Strong relationships with operators who trust and value the team
35 hour week 9 day fortnight Monday to Friday with opportunity for overtime as required
About You
You bring a mechanical mindset and a practical understanding of how plant systems operate, along with the ability to coordinate work and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
You don’t need to be a chemist – but you do need to understand plant, people and priorities.
Industry experience(trade qualified – fitter ideal)
Experience coordinating work, projects or maintenance activities
Strong understanding of plant systems and how work getsidentified, planned and executed
Ability to prioritise competing demands and adapt as priorities shift
Comfortable working closely with maintenance teams, operators and technical stakeholders
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Experience in maintenance management systems (SAP)
ProficientIn Microsoft Officeand fundamental computer skills
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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.
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Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.
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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.
Origin is one of Australia's leading energy companies, exploring, generating and delivering energy to over 4 million customer accounts. Our purpose – getting energy right for our customers, communities and planet – drives everything we do.
As Australia's largest energy retailer, we have an important role to play in providing electricity, natural gas, solar and LPG to Australian communities and work every day to make energy more affordable, more sustainable, smarter and easier for our customers.
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