Maintenance Engineer

• Permanent opportunity | System-focused engineering 
• Own and improve critical electrical systems and make a real impact 
• Based at Eraring Power Station 

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:

This is a hands‑on Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) role where you’ll own and manage critical electrical systems, not just individual assets. You’ll apply practical engineering judgement to keep power generation, distribution and protection systems safe, reliable and fit for purpose in a complex operating environment.

Why this role matters?

• Key Stakeholder in the technical integrity of electrical systems across generation, distribution and protection
• Provide practical engineering input into maintenance strategies, defects, outages and modifications
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis to address system issues and prevent recurrence
• Support Management of Change (MOC) and embed technical risk outcomes into standards
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE and contractors

What will you bring?

• Electrical engineering experience in power generation or heavy industry
• A practical, system‑based mindset with strong engineering judgement
• Experience in maintenance engineering, project engineering or technical coordination roles
• Confidence to engage, challenge and influence across teams, with a collaborative and constructive approach.
• A proactive, values‑led attitude with strong communication skills

So, why join us? 

• Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
• Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
• 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 89644 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.

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