TGEN Trade Technical - Salary range $107,796 - $140,282 + super and allowances
Maintenance South
Alice Springs
One full time ongoing vacancy is available
At Territory Generation, we align everything we do with our core values of Focus, Integrity, Respect, Safety and Teamwork (FIRST). It's what makes Territory Generation a great place to work.
Territory Generation is the largest producer of electricity in the Northern Territory with assets from Alice Springs to Darwin. We use gas, diesel and solar technologies to provide power across the Territory.
Your New Role
As an Electrical Tradesperson 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 operating on natural gas and diesel fuels at Owen Springs and Ron Goodin Power Stations.
Your accountabilities include:
* Undertake reactive and predictive maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems.
* Manage and investigate critical plant emergency incidents, complete plant failure/condition technical reports and efficiency assessments.
* Undertake operational and technical commissioning tasks while working with engineering teams and other trades.
* Maintain gas/diesel reciprocating engines, gas turbines and electrical power generation equipment.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of site records to ensure accurate historical information for maintenance purposes, including use of the maintenance management system and time confirmation of all tasks.
* Liaise with contractors coming on site and manage relevant permits and contractor supervision to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the power station plant.
* Work within Territory Generation's Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) processes and procedures.
* Participate in an on call roster and travel to other stations when required.
* Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation's safety, environmental and quality policy, safety principles, corporate values and strategies.
Your skills & experience:
* NT Unrestricted Electrical Mechanic Licence, or ability to gain, with equivalent technical work experience within the power generation industry.
* Demonstrated ability to perform detailed fault-finding on complex electrical systems, isolate multiple energy sources and work within permit to work systems.
* Demonstrated competence in the area of workplace safety and commitment to safe work practices.
* Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills which result in effective team membership and contribution to workplace objectives.
* Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings and procedures.
* Sound ability to work in a Permit to Work system that ensures safety to all personnel and ability to work unsupervised yet still maintain constant interaction with operational staff.
* Well-developed computer literacy.
* Have or be able to obtain an NT drivers license and have the ability to participate in an on call roster.
* Have or be able to obtain an NT Type B Gasfitter licence Ability to carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation's safety, environmental and quality policies and corporate values and strategies.
Desirable skills & experience:
* Experience in large scale heavy industry environments.
* Experience in gas, diesel or solar generation.
* High Risk Licences (CSE, Forklift, Working at Heights, EWP), current senior first aid or ability and willingness to obtain.
* Current hazardous area electrical installation, inspection and maintenance certification.
This is an ongoing role and requires Australian Citizenship or other eligible visa type. This role is based in Alice Springs NT, relocation assistance may be provided.
If you meet the above criteria and you are looking for your next exciting role, please submit your application by clicking APPLY or for further information, contact Paul Murphy on
Quote vacancy number: 27490
Closing date: 27/01/2026
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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