Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title Operator

Position Number 42348 Location Alice Springs - OSPS and RGPS

Designation Operator

Reports To (Position Title) Operations Manager South

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: http://www.nt.gov.au/ocpe

Territory Generation values diversity in the workplace that represents the community.

Special Measures Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) applicants will be granted priority consideration for selection. 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,
experience, skills, etc.) will be provided to other applicants to enable transparency and

Applicant’s Merit understanding of the decision. For further information see: http://www.nt.gov.au/ocpe

Organisational Context
Territory Generation is a Government Owned Corporation that was formed in 2014. We produce the majority of the
electricity 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 and 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 :

• 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

goals.

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Role Responsibilities

Based permanently at Owen Springs Power Station (OSPS) and report to Ron Goodin Power Station (RGPS) as required,
the Operator will work shift work as required to achieve the safe, reliable and efficient monitoring and operation of
generating plant and associated equipment across the differing generation technologies within the Alice Springs Power
System (ASPS).
The role will work closely with the Southern Remote Operations Centre to support safe and efficient operations,
including local operation of part or all of the power station when directed.
Key accountabilities include:
1. Carry out all duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies, safety

principles, corporate values and strategies. Modelling Territory Generation’s values in order to drive a constructive
culture.

2. Work with the Southern Remote Operations Centre in Alice Springs to achieve safe and efficient operation of the
power station, including operating part or all of the power station in local mode when directed by the Southern
Remote Operations Centre.

3. Prepare, issue and close out Permits to Work, and undertake equipment isolation activities in accordance with
Territory Generation’s Safe Systems of Work requirements.

4. Conduct operations routines & work on the power station, including (but not limited to) routine plant inspections
including gas turbines, reciprocating engines and associated plant, gas fuel pressure reduction & reticulation
network, fuel oil storage & conditioning and delivery systems, equipment lubrication, routine tests, identification of
plant defects through the business ERP (Pronto).

5. Undertake operational and technical commissioning tasks, plant changeovers, and the starting and stopping of
generating units as required.

6. Monitor station performance and prepare accurate operational reports, including plant performance information,
plant failures, defects, abnormal operating conditions and other operational issues as required.

7. Participate in 24/7 shift roster.
8. Direct, undertake or supervise work as necessary to maintain the safety of personnel on the site and to ensure the

safe, reliable and efficient operation of the power station plant.
9. Train, mentor and support the development of new operators and employees as required.
10. Develop the capability required to progress to Senior Operator level and operate Territory Generation’s generating

assets across the Alice Springs network from the Southern Remote Operations Centre.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. Certificate III or higher (Trade) in Electrotechnology and/or Certificate III or higher (Trade) in a relevant Mechanical
Trade or relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

2. Relevant experience or demonstrated capability in the operation of generation plant and associated equipment,
including gas turbines, reciprocating engines, fuel systems and balance of plant.

3. Good written and oral communication skills and an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures and
organisational backgrounds.

4. Proven ability to analyse technical systems and assess, investigate and report anomalies, defects and abnormal
operating conditions.

5. Demonstrated capability and commitment to develop toward Senior Operator level and operate Territory
Generation’s generating assets across the Alice Springs network from the Southern Remote Operations Centre.

6. Well-developed computer literacy, including the ability to use business systems for defect reporting, work
management and operational reporting.

7. Sound knowledge and experience within a Permit to Work system that ensures safety to all personnel and ability to
work unsupervised yet still maintain constant interaction with operational staff.

8. Demonstrated ability to apply Safe Systems of Work requirements, including equipment isolations, permit
coordination and safe access to plant for planned and unplanned maintenance.

9. Ability to participate in continuous 24/7 roster
10. Ability to carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies and

corporate values and strategies.

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Desirable
1. Experience in the operation of gas turbines, dual fuel and spark fired reciprocating engines, Battery Energy Storage

Systems (BESS)
2. Experience in defect identification and reporting, with the ability to provide accurate and high-quality defect

information.
3. Trade related experience within the power supply industry and ideally dual fuel and spark fired reciprocating engines
FURTHER INFORMATION
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.
Apply online
https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353506 Applications close 09/09/2026