JOB DESCRIPTION
Position title Operator/Maintainer Mechanical
Position number 13349 Location Katherine Power Station
Designation TGEN Operator/maintainer
Reports to (position title) KPS Coordinator
Northern Territory Government
Information for applicants Applications must be limited to a one-page summary sheet and an attached resume/cv. For further information for applicants and example applications see: Click Here
Territory Generation values diversity in the workplace that represents the community.
Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, Aboriginal applicants will be granted
Special Measures priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures, go to
the OCPE website.
Information about selected If you accept this position, a summary of your merit (including work history, qualifications,
applicant’s merit experience, 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 product approximately 1900GWh
of electricity a year using gas, diesel and solar technologies 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, 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 include:
- 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
Integrity interactions.
- 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.
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Role Responsibilities
You will provide a high level of technical expertise in industrial mechanical maintenance, performing preventative and
corrective maintenance activities and modifications on industrial Gas Turbine and Reciprocating equipment associated
with critical power generating plant operating on natural gas and diesel fuels.
Your accountabilities include:
1. Conduct operation and monitoring of all generation plant, routine plant inspections, equipment isolations,
equipment lubrication, routine tests and identification, investigation and where possible rectification of plant
defects.
2. Conduct site wide in-service checks and operation of all critical auxiliary balance of plant.
3. Undertake daily inspections and maintenance on the power station ancillary equipment.
4. Responsible for multiple energy source isolations including High Voltage electricity and HP natural gas in conjunction
with issuing/controlling a permit to work system for multiple high-risk work activities.
5. Prepare, issue and close out permits to work and direct, undertake or supervise work as necessary to maintain the
safety of personnel on the site and to ensure the secure, reliable and efficient operation of the power station plant.
6. Ensure compliance with manufacturers’ and Territory Generation procedures and recommendations for maintenance
activity.
7. Contribute to the development and maintenance of site records to ensure accurate historical information for
maintenance purposes.
8. Participate in an on-call roster.
9. Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies, safety
principles, corporate values and strategies.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Relevant AQF Cert III (Trade) mechanical qualifications or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
2. B Class Gas Licence (or the ability to obtain B Class gas licence)
3. Relevant qualifications in the operation of gas turbines, reciprocating engines, small industrial gas turbines and
associated plant and equipment or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
4. Good written and oral communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures and
organisational backgrounds.
5. Well-developed computer literacy.
6. Strong problem solving skills to enable resolution of administrative, operational or maintenance issues with ability to
read and interpret technical documents, drawings and procedures.
7. Demonstrated ability to perform detailed fault-finding on complex mechanical systems, isolate multiple energy
sources and manage permit to work systems
8. Be self-motivated, possess an excellent work ethic and have the flexibility to work under pressure in a small team to
meet deadlines and achieve operation strategic objectives. A demonstrated ability to learn with a strong continuous
focus on self-progression
9. Have or be able to obtain an NT drivers license and have the ability to work a cyclic day shift roster and participate in
an on call roster.
10. Understanding of, and a strong commitment to, occupational health and safety, quality and environmental principles
in an industrial environment with the ability to carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s policies and
corporate values and strategies.
Desirable •
1. Experience in large scale heavy industry environments.
2. Experience with Industrial Gas Turbines, preferably in a Power Generation Environment.
REVIEW / AUTHORISATION
The successful applicant will be required to provide a national police check. A criminal history will not exclude an
applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
The preferred candidate is required to undertake a pre-employment medical and employment is conditional on the
outcome.
Approved September 2025 General Manager Operations and Maintenance
Closing date: 14/10/2025 Apply online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=332151
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📌 Operator/Maintainer Mechanical
🏢 Territory Generation
📍 Katherine