Power Station Operator (Gas + Diesel)
Wood Recruitment • Canberra, AU
1 day ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
Our client is seeking an experienced Power Station Operator to join their team on a 2:2 FIFO roster at the Lakeway Potash Project in Wiluna. This is a full-time, permanent role suited to a self-motivated operator who can work autonomously while maintaining safe and reliable power generation.
You will be responsible for operating and maintaining a 10MW gas-fired power station, with diesel generation being introduced as part of ongoing site expansion. Reporting to senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring consistent site power supply.
What you’ll be doing:
- Operating and monitoring gas and diesel generation systems
- Performing routine maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs
- Conducting electrical and mechanical fault finding
- Adjusting output to meet load demands
- Maintaining accurate logs and using maintenance systems
- Ensuring safety compliance and general site upkeep
- Supporting installation and commissioning of additional capacity
What you’ll need:
- Experience with gas and diesel power generation, ideally Cummins
- Trade-qualified Electrician with mechanical aptitude
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Understanding of power generation and load management
- Experience with maintenance systems and control systems
- Current driver’s licence, first aid, HV switching and LV rescue
- Ability to work independently in a remote FIFO environment
What’s in it for you:
- 2:2 FIFO roster
- Full-time, permanent opportunity
- Work across both gas and diesel generation
- Stable, long-term project
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