JOB DESCRIPTION
Position title 7 Day OMT Electrical
Position number 13389 Designation TGEN Operator/Maintainer
Reports to (position title) Electrical OMT Coordinator
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,
Special Measures under an 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,
selected applicant's merit skills, etc.) will be provided to other applicants to enable transparency and understanding of the decision. For further 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:
* 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 teammates.
* Monitors and takes ownership of own safety performance.
* Helps teammates feel valued and included in discussions.
* Places higher priority on team than individual goals.
Teamwork
• Shares important or relevant information with team or other affected stakeholders in a timely manner.
* Speaks positively of teammates and other employees.
* Focuses on personal growth and addresses development gaps which will help the achievement of performance
goals.
Role responsibilities
You will provide a high level of technical expertise in electrical maintenance, performing preventative and corrective maintenance
activities and modifications of complex electrical and generation equipment associated with critical power generating plant.
Your responsibilities include:
1. Conduct on-the-ground operations work, including routine plant inspections, equipment isolations, equipment lubrication,
routine tests, identification, investigation and where possible rectification of plant defects.
1. Maintenance shutdown and plant condition reporting.
2. Perform routine and shutdown maintenance works including housekeeping.
3. Identify and attempt to diagnose abnormal operation of equipment and/or refer to suitable expertise.
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1. Direct, undertake or supervise work as necessary to maintain the safety of personnel on the site and to ensure the safe, reliable
and efficient operation of the power station plant.
1. Carry out the training, mentoring and assessment of new OMT employees.
2. Carry out learning and on the job training through the OMT career path to enable relief of and eventual potential position of the
plant in the 24/7 OMT role.
1. Actively model Territory Generations values in order to drive a constructive culture.
2. Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation's safety, environmental and quality policies, safety principles, corporate
values and strategies.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Hold a Certificate III Electrical Fitter/Mechanic with an A class Electrical Licence
1. B Class Gas Licence (or the ability to obtain B Class gas licence)
2. Demonstrated competence in the area of workplace safety and commitment to safe work practices.
3. Demonstrated understanding and proven experience in contributing to the achievement of a constructive culture.
4. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills which have resulted in effective team membership and contribution to
workplace objectives.
6. Proven ability to analyse industrial technical systems, DC systems, DCS systems. Assess, report and repair defects to a high
standard.
7. Ability to work on a roster and participate in an "on-call" capacity as well as part of a team to achieve expected outcomes.
8. Experience within a Permit to Work system that ensures safety to all personnel and ability to work unsupervised yet still maintain
constant interaction within operational staff.
9. Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation's safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate
values and strategies.
* Desirable
* Hazardous area experience/qualifications
* Experience and relevant qualifications in the operation and maintenance of gas turbines, steam plant, reciprocating engines,
small industrial gas turbines, and associated plant and equipment, and have experience with industrial natural gas system
calibrations.
1. Well-developed computer literacy, experience with computerised maintenance systems
2. Hold a Certificate IV in Electrical – Instrumentation or Certificate III Instrumentation and Control.
REVIEW / AUTHORISATION
The preferred candidate must provide a current National Police Check prior to commencement. A criminal history may not
preclude employment but will be taken into consideration if relevant to the role.
The preferred candidate is required to undertake a pre-employment medical and employment is conditional on the outcome.
Approved December 2025 General Manager Operations and Maintenance
Closing 26/01/2026 Apply online
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