Energy Optimization Specialist
About The Role
This position is based at our Whyalla site and reports directly to the Power and Services Operations Leader. As an Energy Controller, your primary responsibility will be to oversee and optimize the production and distribution of steam, power, fuel gases, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and salt water across the Whyalla Steelworks and its associated mining operations.
The role is focused on ensuring these utilities are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively, supporting the broader operational performance and sustainability of the site.
Main Responsibilities:
* Smooth Plant Operations: Ensure continuous monitoring of production, supply status, and energy balance; take timely corrective actions; maintain required output levels; and coordinate closely with natural gas suppliers and customers for accurate forecasting aligned with the business plan.
* Plant Updates and Coordination: Provide timely updates regarding changes to plant supply or plant configuration, especially during system disturbances or planned maintenance.
* Utility Issue Resolution: Engage with operators to identify, escalate, and resolve utility-related issues that may impact production.
* Effective Communication: Maintain effective communication during shift handovers to ensure continuity of plant operations and awareness of any operational changes.
* Crisis Management: Liaising with internal stakeholders to coordinate responses to breakdowns and planned shutdowns, while ensuring timely communication when supply or quality deviates from agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
* High-Power Pricing Impact: Act as a point of contact for communicating with other departments regarding high power pricing impacts, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed and appropriate operational adjustments are made.
Requirements:
* Advanced Boiler and Turbine Operator certification
* Minimum 5 years' experience working in a power plant environment
* Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or a related field
Benefits:
* Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months.
* Access to long service leave after 5 years
* Employee Benefits Program: discounts for employees, friends and family on a huge selection of products and services from various brands.