Civil Plant Officer at AGL Energy

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About the role

As a Civil Plant Officer at AGL Loy Yang, VIC, you’ll be the key link between operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. You will ensure the performance, reliability, and optimisation of critical infrastructure assets and support the implementation of our Asset System Plans and contribute to the long-term planning of site closure and future use.

At AGL, we offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Discounts on energy, telcos and solar plans.

• Participate in Energise - our reward & recognition program.

• Access 20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary carer.

• Play an active role in our diversity & inclusion initiatives.

• Novated leasing and Electric Vehicle subscriptions.

• Access to study assistance, AGL’s share purchase plan and insurance deals.

*Benefits may change over time and vary based on role type and location.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise maintenance activities to ensure optimal asset performance and reliability.

• Provide technical support and engineering solutions to resolve plant issues and drive continuous improvement.

• Manage preventative maintenance routines and contribute to health, safety, and compliance programs.

• Oversee project management, budgeting, and accurate reporting using asset management systems like SAP.

• Administer a varied portfolio of civil infrastructure assets, including roads, bridges, water systems, and earthworks.

Who are you

We’re open to candidates from two key backgrounds:

• Fitter and Turner trade-qualified professionals with strong maintenance experience.

• Engineers who have spent significant time in site-based or project engineering roles.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have experience in asset management in mining, power generation, or heavy industry, are confident working across teams to coordinate breakdowns, failures, and follow-up work, and can scope and deliver projects while collaborating with spares and rotable teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Trade or tertiary qualification in mining, infrastructure, or heavy industry OR

• Registered Professional Engineer under the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019 (Victoria) or able to register within 3 months.

• Graduate Diploma in Asset Management or risk management qualifications (desirable but not necessary).

• Excellent communication, project management, and financial control skills.

• Current Victorian driver’s licence.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to be the go-to person connecting engineering insights with operational execution, and want to help shape the future of the Loy Yang site, we’d love to hear from you.

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

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