About the role

This is a full-time opportunity located at Tarong Power Stations.

The Senior Technician - Heavy Electrical is responsible for maintaining heavy electrical maintenance activities across Tarong Power Stations, as well as the ongoing development of the electrical safe systems of work. This role is to provide expert heavy electrical advice together with application of technical knowledge in resolving complex problems and identifying opportunities for plant improvement in conjunction with engineering staff.

Key activities include:

• Administer Switching Isolation templates and steps within ePAS (Safe Work System) and develop standard switching templates. Responsible for fulfilling certain functions of switching administrator.
• As the main contact for Tarong Power Stations, liaise with Powerlink and Ergon to maintain various existing work processes between Stanwell, Powerlink, and Ergon.
• Oversee switching sheet processes and relevant upgrade and testing in safe work system software (ePAS).
• Work with colleagues to gain various high level switching competencies and work with Superintendent Electrical System and Compliance to maintain these records.

About you

• Electrical Trade qualification (QLD licensed Electrical Mechanic/Electrical Fitter/Mechanic)
• Associate degree in relevant Engineering discipline (preferred, not essential)
• Extensive trade experience in a thermal Power Station or a heavy industrial environment.
• Switching program writing and coordination with demonstrated switching of high voltage and low voltage switching program.
• Experience in managing technical projects to deliver on time, in budget and as per specifications.

Benefits:

• Recognised as an Endorsed Employer for all Women by WORK180
• Weekly pay + 12.75% super + annual incentive
• Full income protection cover
• Salary packaging options
• 4-day work week
• Buses provided from Kingaroy, Nanango and Yarraman
• On-site canteen services
• Relocation packages available
• Access to learning and development (including LinkedIn learning)
• Purchased and volunteer leave options
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. EAP, Fitness Passport, skin checks, flu vaccines)
• Access to Bright Spark – our rewards, recognition and discounts platform
• Exceptional safety culture
• Plus, a whole lot more!

About Stanwell

Stanwell is Queensland’s largest and most reliable electricity generator. We’re applying our forty years of experience in operational excellence to building a diverse portfolio including coal-fired power stations, renewable generation, storage, and firming to deliver Queensland’s future energy needs. Experience an organisation that lives by its values to care, adapt and deliver and is constantly responding to create an environment where respect, inclusivity, safety, and wellbeing are delivered.

What’s next?

To submit your application, please apply online with your CV.

Applications close: 11:55pm, 16 November 2025

Further information on Stanwell can be found online at www.stanwell.com

As part of the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks (may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing). 

Inclusion and diversity is an important part of shaping Stanwell’s culture and how our workplace operates. We recognise and value that it’s essential to creating a safe, inclusive, and productive workplace.

We are proactive about giving our people opportunities to excel and truly be themselves. We enable this through diversity, fairness, and flexible work practices.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.