Technical Officer Scientific Shift

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About the role

Full-Time Position Until December 2027 (Parental Leave Cover)

A great opportunity has become available to join AGL Loy Yang.

The Scientific Technical Officer plays a vital role in the Scientific Services team, ensuring the effective operation and monitoring of water treatment and chemical plants at Loy Yang Power Station.

The Scientific Services team is critical to station asset protection, site HSE, and generation reliability, maintaining the highest standards in chemical plant operations and scientific tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment and chemical systems in line with established procedures
• Manage plant chemistry performance to strict quality and compliance limits
• Identify, investigate, and respond to system upsets and abnormalities
• Support unit return-to-service activities, including defect identification and plant isolations
• Calibrate and maintain online analysers
• Chemical handling, preparation & bulk chemical deliveries
• Confined space gas testing
• Maintain a strong commitment to OH&S and risk management in a heavy industrial environment
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call roster

About you

• Experience in plant operations or working closely with operational teams (desirable)
• Background in power generation, water treatment, manufacturing, or mining (desirable)
• Understanding of water treatment and power station chemistry is advantageous, with a clear willingness to develop expertise is essential
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage competing tasks
• High attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks
• Commitment to quality and adherence to procedures and performance standards
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Work Schedule

This position follows a 1x7 roster with 10.28-hour shifts, requiring work two weekends per month (effectively a 5-days-on, 5-days-off schedule in a 36-hour week).

Inclusion at AGL
 

At AGL, we value diversity and welcome applicants from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, culturally diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. AGL is dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce and encourages applicants to share their lived experiences.
We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and respect the privacy of those who choose not to disclose. To learn more visit: www.agl.com.au/careers 

AGL is proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

Our pre-employment screening process includes a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a medical assessment if necessary.

The information provided as part of your application to AGL will be managed in accordance with the AGL Privacy Policy.

AGL does not accept agency submissions unless approval has been granted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team. Candidates submitted by an agency without approval will not be considered by AGL.

Location

Traralgon VIC 3844

Job Family Group

Research and Development - Group