BESS Plant Operations Lead

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Lake Macquarie City Council, Österreich Origin Energy Vollzeit

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  • Operate our Battery Energy Storage System
  • Join our team to make a difference
  • Newcastlebased

Delivering good energy starts from within

It’s an exciting time to join Origin. Creating a great place to work means together we’re progressing our ambition to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. We’re always looking for better ways to deliver for our customers – and for our people.

About the role:
Join us as the Eraring Battery Energy Storage System ( BESS ) Plant Operations Lead and be at the forefront of maintaining and operating cutting-edge energy storage technology In this key role, you will lead a small team to plan, coordinate, and safely execute the operation and maintenance of our Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Facility, ensuring its economic operation, reliability, efficiency, and optimised performance.

You'll also be instrumental in developing our fleet BESS Operational and Maintenance Capability by coaching and developing our Gas and Renewable Plant Technicians. Additionally, you'll support and be during involved the construction phase of the BESS Project, and after the project is complete, you will become the site responsible BESS Operations Lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME).If you're passionate about renewable energy and excited about leading a team in a rapidly evolving industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you Join us and make a significant impact on the future of energy storage.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and actively participate in Origin Energy's HSE systems.
  • Develop and coordinate Operations Readiness plans, support seamless asset integration, and prepare asset-specific operations documentation.
  • Lead, train, and coach Plant Technicians in maintaining and operating BESS infrastructure, including scheduled maintenance and safety procedures.
  • Manage and supervise maintenance activities, including coordination with third-party contractors and leading Permit to Work (PTW) processes.
  • Provide leadership and technical advice, lead incident analysis, and promote continuous improvement in processes and systems.
  • Prepare and manage operational and capital budgets, champion key plant areas, and participate in asset acquisitions and new development projects.

What will you bring?

  • Ability to coordinate work while coaching and mentoring.
  • Experience in maintenance and operations planning and execution.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven experience in HV (High Voltage) Switching.
  • Experience with Permit to Work systems.
  • Familiarity with data acquisition and SCADA systems.

So, why join us?

  • Discounted Origin products benefits for employees, including Electrical, Gas and Internet offers
  • Origin 360 Electric Vehicles (EV) employee subscription offers a fantastic range of EVs, with flexible month-to-month plans and no lock-in contract.
  • Free and confidential counselling for employees and family members.
  • A great high energy team, that encourages interesting, rewarding, and engaging work

For more information, please contact Kelly Hansen - ., quote Requisition ID 86449 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.


To learn more about who we are, and what we do, visit our website:www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/

You will be required to meet Origin's employment criteria which may include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).

Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.

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