Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

• Live local and enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule 
• Support safe and reliable operations at Queensland's largest combined-cycle plant 
• Darling Downs Power Station based

 

Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful

 

At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.

 

 

About the role:

 

As a Maintenance Technician - Mechanical, you'll provide technical maintenance support across the power station, ensuring plant reliability, safety and performance. Working closely with Operations, Engineering and key contractors, you'll perform maintenance activities, support outages, investigate equipment issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Why this role matters?

 

• Perform routine and corrective mechanical maintenance to ensure safe and reliable plant operation.
• Diagnose equipment faults, investigate defects and implement effective repair solutions.
• Support major and minor plant outages, inspections and maintenance activities.
• Prepare work packs, risk assessments, work instructions and maintenance documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant performance, reliability and safety.

 

What will you bring?

 

• Mechanical Fitter Trade Certificate (or equivalent recognised trade qualification).
• Experience in power generation, heavy industry, mining, oil & gas or a similar industrial environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability with rotating and static plant equipment.
• Sound understanding of safety systems, Permit to Work processes and maintenance best practices.
• Strong communication and computer skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams. 

 

So, why join us?

 

• 21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
• Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
• Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
• Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.

 

For more information, please contact Kelly Hansen - , quote Requisition ID 90090 or apply now.

 

Origin - Where good change happens

 

At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse. 
 

Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you. 

Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

 

Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.

 

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

 

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.