JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title Mechanical Tradesperson
Position Number 38961 Location Alice Springs
Designation Trade Technical
Reports To (Position Title) Southern Region Maintenance Manager
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: Click Here
Territory Generation values diversity in the workplace that represents the community.
Therefore, under an approved Special Measures Plan, eligible Aboriginal and Torres
Special Measures 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,
Applicant’s Merit qualifications, experience, skills, etc.) will be provided to other applicants to enable transparency and understanding of the decision. For further information see: Click Here
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 include:
- 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
- Actively participates in performance reviews and feedback processes.
- Remain self-disciplined and calm under pressure.
- Demonstrate the organisation’s values.
- Conduct business in line with the values and high ethical standards – considers values in business
- Ensures compliance with legal, governance and policy requirements
- Deliver on commitments – where commitments cannot be delivered on, communicates openly and
- Takes accountability and responsibility for own actions
- Actively supports the team and organisational goals
- Treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning and growth.
- Demonstrates safe working behaviours in order to achieve an incident free and safe workplace
- Challenges unsafe behaviours from team mates
- Monitors and takes ownership of own safety performance.
- Helps team mates feel valued and included in discussions
- Places higher priority on team than individual goals
- Speaks positively of team mates and other employees
- Focuses on personal growth and addresses development gaps which will help the achievement of
performance goals.
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Role Responsibilities
The Mechanical Tradesperson will provide a high level of technical expertise in mechanical maintenance, performing
preventative and corrective maintenance activities and modifications of complex engine and electricity generation equipment
associated with critical power generating plant operating on natural gas and diesel fuels.
Key accountabilities include:
1. Carry out duties in accordance with Territory Generation’s safety, environmental and quality policies, safety principles,
corporate values and strategies.
2. Work within Territory Generation’s Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) processes and procedures.
3. Maintain gas/diesel reciprocating engines and electricity generation equipment.
4. Manage and investigate critical plant emergency incidents, complete plant failure/condition technical reports and efficiency
assessments.
5. Comply with manufacturers’ and Territory Generation procedures and recommendations for maintenance activity.
6. Contribute to the development and maintenance of site records to ensure accurate historical information for maintenance
purposes, including use of the maintenance management system and time confirmation of all tasks.
7. Undertake typical housekeeping duties.
8. Participate in an on-call roster and travel to other stations when required.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Mechanical Fitter or Diesel Mechanic trade qualifications or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience on large
reciprocating engines.
2. Current full NT driver’s licence or ability to transfer.
3. B Class Gas Licence (or the ability to obtain B Class gas licence).
4. Extensive experience in maintaining gas/diesel reciprocating engines (Man Diesel and GE Jenbacher knowledge highly
desirable).
5. Demonstrated ability to perform detailed fault-finding on industrial gas turbines and large reciprocating engines, isolate
multiple energy sources and work within permit to work systems.
6. Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings and procedures.
7. Strong problem solving skills to enable resolution of administrative, operational or maintenance issues.
8. Proficient computer skills for the effective use of information technology, records, spreadsheets and computerised
maintenance management systems and ability to learn and operate computer based maintenance, stores and office
management systems.
9. Demonstrated competency in the area of work place safety and commitment to safe work practices.
10. Be self-motivated, possess an excellent work ethic and have the flexibility to work under pressure in a small team to meet
deadlines and achieve operation strategic objectives. A demonstrated ability to learn with a strong continuous focus on
self-progression.
1. Minimum 3 years’ experience in maintaining large reciprocating engines.
2. High Risk Licences (CSE, forklift, working at heights, EWP), current senior first aid or ability and willingness to obtain.
3. Contractor management and supervision experience.
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.
Approved July 2025 General Manager Operations & Maintenance
Apply online: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=326743 Closing : 05/08/2025
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