Facilities Shift Operator – 24/7 Site Infrastructure Management

About the role

The Facilities Shift Operator ensures safe, reliable, and effective operation of site infrastructure, utilities, and equipment on a 24/7 basis. Working within a rotating shift roster, you will monitor, control, and maintain critical power, generation, cooling, and hydraulic systems while responding to emergencies and performing routine inspections.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain facility infrastructure, systems, and equipment, including day‑to‑day operation and scheduled maintenance.
• Coordinate configuration changes, utility transfers, and equipment isolations in line with operational requirements.
• Staff and operate the Facility Control Centre, tracking real‑time site status and resources.
• Respond rapidly to abnormal situations and emergencies, performing repairs as needed.
• Develop and execute primary utility transfer and switching procedures, and update technical drawings and panel schedules.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in site facilities operations and maintenance.
• Completion of relevant system and role‑based training.
• Strong understanding of Work Health Safety (WHS) Act, EHS policies, and facilities O&M requirements.
• Ability to work 12‑hour shifts on a 3‑night, 1‑day off, 3‑day, 5‑day off roster.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SCADA systems.
• Experience using SAP.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications.