Cogen Plant Trainee Operator – Glenbrook Power Station

Overview

Join to apply for the Cogen Plant Trainee Operator – Glenbrook Power Station role at Alinta Energy .

This is an entry‑level position offering structured training to progress into advanced operations roles.

What you’ll do

This is an excellent entry‑level opportunity to launch your career in plant operations, starting as a Boiler Attendant. You’ll learn plant fundamentals and earn your ENCHEM qualification, then move to shift work and become a qualified boiler attendant within 12–18 months. With further structured training and hands‑on experience, you can progress to Panel Operator and Shift Supervisor roles within 5–7 years, supported by nationally recognised qualifications and clear career advancement.

Our training program includes :

• The ironmaking process and integration with the cogeneration plants
• Steam turbine and boiler operations
• Plant monitoring and responding to process changes
• Controlling boiler and cooling water chemistry
• Reporting, troubleshooting, and carrying out fault finding and investigations

Your Experience

Training and career progression

You’ll start as a Boiler Attendant and work towards becoming a qualified boiler attendant, with progression to Panel Operator and Shift Supervisor roles within 5–7 years, supported by nationally recognised qualifications.

About Glenbrook Power Station

Located south of Auckland, New Zealand, Glenbrook Power Station is a cogeneration facility integrated with New Zealand Steel’s ironmaking plant. It uses waste heat and byproduct gases from the ironmaking process to generate steam and electricity, meeting around 60% of the steel mill’s electricity needs. This partnership reduces reliance on the national electricity grid and lowers carbon emissions.

About Alinta Energy

Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s largest energy retailers, generators and developers, serving over 1.1 million customers. Our operations span generation and retail, and we’re focused on delivering reliable and affordable energy through practical, commercially sound solutions.

What we look for

Other information

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Applications may require background and pre‑employment checks (immigration, references, criminal background, qualifications, medical, drug & alcohol tests, and checks for roles related to finance).

Our Diversity Commitment : Alinta Energy offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified people, including First Nations, LGBTQIA+ communities, people of all ages and people living with a disability. We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and support women’s careers.

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