Assistant Chemical Engineer
Ventia

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Are you a student looking to gain hands-on experience in chemistry and power generation operations? Here’s an incredible opportunity to explore both fields at one of Australia’s largest power stations!
Located at Yallourn, this placement offers a unique blend of experience in our Chemical Laboratory and Operations Control Rooms. You’ll gain insights into the scientific and operational processes that keep a major power station running efficiently. Yallourn is fuelled by brown coal from Australia’s second-largest open-cut mine, where around 18 million tonnes of high moisture coal are mined annually. This coal is used to generate superheated steam that drives four massive turbine generators, producing 1,480 megawatts of electricity per hour—enough to power about 2 million homes.
As part of this work experience, you’ll assist with chemical testing, quality control, and operational monitoring, learning from skilled professionals in both laboratory and control room settings.
If you’re curious about the intersection of science and operations in the energy industry, this opportunity is for you! Reach out to learn more and take the next step toward an exciting future.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will gain an understanding of the role chemistry plays in the operation of a power station, along with familiarity of modern chemical laboratory practices and methods.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will observe qualified Chemical Laboratory Technicians and Operators complete the day to day operations of the chemical plant and control rooms, whilst ensuring it meets the needs of the Power Station. Chemical Laboratory tasks:
• Monitoring the water chemistry in accordance with chemical operating guidelines
• Completing the maintenance and calibration of on-line chemical instrumentation
• Taking various samples from plant systems and analysing them using lab instruments
• Working with hazardous materials inspections in the Power Station
Operations tasks:
• Learning plant operations, trends and processes to produce electricity
• Understanding plant isolations and permit/safety procedures
• Defect reporting and fault finding

Student Requirements

Must be completing the following course to be eligible:

Dress Requirements

Students must wear long sleeved top/shirt, long pants and safety boots (no shorts are permitted).

Special Transport Requirements

Students must organise their own transport to and from Yallourn Power Station

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• 22470VIC - Certificate II in Engineering Studies
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• MEM20413 - Certificate II in Engineering Pathways