Clarke Energy is one of the fastest growing power generating companies in the South Pacific and specialises in gas engine power stations and combined heat and power technology. This dynamic business with global reach and a local focus, provides customer focused solutions ranging from the supply of an engine, through to turn-key installation of multi-engine power plants and works with customers across diverse sectors including mining, water, agriculture, oil and gas, manufacturing and co-generation for commercial buildings.
Powering Progress. Supporting Communities.
Clarke Energy is seeking Leading Hand Field Services to join our growing team, supporting gas engine installations and maintenance across Australia. Leading Hands are responsible for coordinating and supporting the day-to-day activities of field technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
This role provides leadership, technical guidance, and workflow coordination to enable the team to meet operational, safety, and customer service standards. Working closely with the Operations Manager, the Leading Hand acts as the key link between field operations and management, ensuring work is executed to specification, issues are proactively resolved, and continuous improvement opportunities are identified in the field.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and coordinate a team of service technicians to ensure all work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to required standards.
- Liaise with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams to support smooth planning, scheduling, and completion of service activities.
- Support training and development for technicians, ensuring all certifications remain current and skill levels meet operational needs.
- Manage administrative responsibilities including timesheets, leave coordination, service reports, and timely close out of internal work items.
- Champion Clarke Energy’s commitment to safety, quality, environmental responsibilities, and continuous improvement across all field service operations.
What You’ll Bring:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience working with large reciprocating engines
- Trade qualification in mechanical disciplines.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
- Safety-focused, reliable, and customer-oriented.
- Willingness to travel and work independently across field sites.
- Previous experience leading small teams preferrable.
Training & Development:
- Access to Jenbacher Certified Training programs.
- Ongoing OEM skills-based training to keep you at the forefront of engine technology.
- Supportive mentoring.
Why Clarke Energy
Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.
What we Offer
At Clarke Energy, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energise performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognising results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Work-life flexibility
- Recognition and rewards
- Development and career opportunities
- A safe and inclusive workplace.
At Clarke Energy, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organisations success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
We are specifically seeking candidates located in Perth, Western Australia. To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia and be willing to undertake a pre-employment medical, personality assessment and national police check.