Accelerate Your Mechanical Engineering Career — On Site, With the Experts Who Power Queensland 

Stanwell is launching its Engineering Career Acceleration Program, designed for early-career engineers who want more than a desk job. Whether you're a recent graduate or have up to five years of post-grad experience, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience at Stanwell Power Station, just 30 minutes from Rockhampton. 

Why Choose Stanwell? 

• Real-World Experience: From day one, you’ll be on site walking the plant, working with equipment, and collaborating with the people who keep it running. 

• Learn from Industry Leaders: Work alongside RPEQ qualified engineers and seasoned professionals passionate about mentoring the next generation. 

• Tailored Development: Accelerate your growth with a personalised development path and exposure to diverse engineering challenges. 

• Flexible Start: No fixed start date, we’re ready when you are. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Work hands-on with equipment such as:
  
  
  • Pressure Vessel and Piping Systems
  • Large Rotating Equipment
  • Boiler Equipment
  • Water generation equipment
  • Materials Handling Equipment

• Investigating plant failures and recommending corrective actions
  
  
• Interpreting and updating technical drawings, manuals, and procedures
  
  
• Focusing on long-term plant health and reliability
  
  
• Developing and reviewing plant maintenance and operational strategies
  
  
• Creating and refining engineering procedures
  
  
• Collecting and analyzing plant health and performance data
  
  
• Assessing plant limitations and defining operational requirements
  
  
• Designing, recommending, and overseeing installation and commissioning of plant improvements
  
  
• Ensuring compliance with relevant engineering standards and regulations
  
  
• Making cost-effective plant change recommendations based on sound engineering principles
  
  
• Following Stanwell’s plant change management procedures
  
  
• Engaging with stakeholders to gather briefs and manage external consultants when needed
  
  
• Developing engineering solutions, directing drafting work, and preparing technical specifications
  
  
• Contribute to a strong safety culture and follow all HSE protocols.

What You’ll Get 

• 4-Day Working Week: More time for life beyond work. 

• Competitive Salary: Reflecting your experience and prior career background. 

• Professional Development: Supported by our Learning & Capability team and Graduate Development Program. 

• Relocation Support: We’ll help you move and settle into the Rockhampton region. 

• Mentorship: Real guidance from professionals who want to see you succeed. 

About You 

• Completing or recently completed a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (within the last five years) 

• Passionate about power generation, engineering concepts, and power plant and equipment

• Willing to relocate to the Rockhampton region — relocation assistance provided 

• Hold full working rights in Australia and a valid driver’s licence 

What to Expect from the Process 

• Application – Tell us what drives you 

• Video Interview – Show us your personality and potential 

• Site Engagement Centre – Meet the team, walk the site, and explore your future home 

• Pre-employment screening - Background and reference checks, medical and right to work 

This is your chance to build a meaningful engineering career — not from the sidelines, but right where the work gets done. Join us at Stanwell Power Station — where experience meets energy, and your future takes off.