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We'd love to hear from you. \n2wks on 2 wks off - DIDO, or FIFO ex BNE or Live Locally \nTalinga (near Chinchilla) based\nJoin a team that's All Kinds of Useful\nAt 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.\nAbout the role:\nBring your mechanical know-how to Talinga and play a hands-on role in keeping critical plant safe, reliable and running at its best. You’ll tackle maintenance, troubleshooting and equipment reliability, with experience working on rotating equipment, particularly reciprocating compressors or screw compressors, highly regarded.\n2wks on 2 wks off - DIDO, or FIFO ex Brisbane - or Live Locally (Chinchilla region)\nWhy the role matters?\nKeep critical gas and water plant safe, reliable and performing at its best through proactive maintenance.\nTroubleshoot rotating equipment, gas engines, compressors and other mechanical equipment to get plant back into service.\nPlan and deliver preventative maintenance, including preparing JSEAs, permits and work activities for safe execution.\nRespond to planned and unplanned maintenance needs, helping maximise asset availability and reliability.\nShare your knowledge, support teammates and apprentices, and contribute ideas that improve safety, procedures and the way we work.\nWhat will you bring?\nA Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade and a current driver’s licence.\nHands-on mechanical maintenance experience, with exposure to gas engines, rotating equipment, high-pressure compression or complex control systems highly regarded.\nStrong troubleshooting skills and a practical, safety-first approach to identifying and solving plant issues.\nConfidence using computer-based maintenance systems, with experience in SAP relevant to work orders and materials management.\nA collaborative, positive approach with the ability to work independently, build strong relationships and contribute to continuous improvement\nSo, why join us?\nDiscounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers!\n21 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers with flexible return options.\nCompetitive salary + annual performance bonus + performance based reviews\nOrigin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.\nFree and confidential counselling for employees and family members.\nA great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work!\nOrigin - Where good change happens\nAt Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.\nWe are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. 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