Shift Team Leader
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Job Description
Benefits
- Annual pay review and discretionary bonus
- Career Development, Strong Culture, Inclusive and Support Environment
- Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement
- Strong commitment to economic, environmental, and social progress
- Local leadership and global expertise
Project
Kwinana Energy Recovery is Australia’s first waste-to-energy facility, transforming waste into renewable energy while supporting the circular economy. Diverting up to 460,000 tonnes of waste annually from landfill, the facility will generate 38 megawatts of baseload power-enough for over 50,000 households-while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by more than 400,000 tonnes per year, equivalent to removing 85,000 cars from Perth’s roads.
Position
Successfully lead Operations teams under your control and provide safe, efficient, profitable, compliant and innovative operations; The Shift Team Leader will lead the operations team, and when required deputise for the Operations Manager. Lead in the implementation and monitoring of systems and processes through good practice to maximise the process and ensuring health, safety and environmental compliance on a 24 hour shift system.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the Operations team and deploy progression support to develop high performing teams with a culture centred on delivering outstanding performance and plant availability.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to Operations personnel responsible for individual and team performance management and ensure that the team has adequate resources to carry out its functions.
- Ensure that each site complies with, and achieves, all the contractual and performance obligations under the relevant contract/s.
- Support all Asset management and Maintenance activities to completion within the required agreed timeframes.
- Work with Shift Team’s to develop strategic plans for Operations and implement strategies as required.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Boiler and STG operating ticket
- Previous experience within the renewable energy or waste management sectors (Highly desirable)
- 5+ Thermal Energy Operations or equivalent industry experience
- 5+ leading operational team(s)
- Strong to Advanced excel skills
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.