Trainee Operator

About the role

We are looking for a Trainee Operator to join the team at Bayswater Power Station in Muswellbrook. This permanent, on‑call position offers hands‑on training in the safe and efficient operation of our ash and water handling plants.

Key responsibilities

• Learn and operate the Water and/or Ash handling plants at one of Australia’s largest power stations.
• Support assigned work safely and efficiently, ensuring production targets are met.
• Perform diagnostic testing on equipment failures, resolve issues and suggest improvements.
• Maintain plant and equipment in optimal condition and manage permits to work and return‑to‑service processes.
• Handle emergency operations for equipment that cannot be controlled from the control room.
• Report and document defects, operational issues and faults promptly, completing corrective actions and logs.

Required profile

• Commitment to a Zero Harm safety culture.
• Electrical or Mechanical trade qualification (Electrical with HV switching certificate preferred).
• Experience in an operational role within power generation or heavy industry.
• Solid understanding of PLCs and plant control systems.
• Advanced diagnostic and fault‑finding abilities.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with excellent written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Plant control system operation
• HV switching certification
• Electrical trade knowledge
• Mechanical trade knowledge

What we offer

• Permanent position with on‑call responsibilities.
• Comprehensive training from experienced operators.
• Opportunity to work on a major power generation asset.