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25.01.2022 Today we farewell Mark Pearson, Head of Yallourn who is retiring. Mark leaves Yallourn after 15 years in the role, and with over 40 years in the electricity industry. Mark has led Yallourn through both good and challenging times, but has always had the best interests of Yallourn and its people at heart. We will miss Mark, but know he will be busy with his many interests and hobbies. From the Yallourn team we wish both Mark and his wife Sue all the very best in retirement.... In the video below, Mark reflects on his career, Yallourn and retirement.

24.01.2022 Recently, the Yallourn Power Station took delivery of two new generator transformers. The new transformers were proudly manufactured in Victoria at the Wilson Transformer Company in Melbourne, and replace our existing Unit 2 generator transformers. In the New Year, each transformer will be filled with oil and then tested prior to their installation during the Unit 2 major outage in July.... In this short video, Electrical Engineer, Steve Dargan explains more about the role of a transformer, and why replacements were needed. A big thankyou to Wilson Transformer Company , VicRoads and others who have contributed to the success of this project.

24.01.2022 Yallourn apprentice, Carmel Jenkinson is among the finalists for this week’s BHP 2020 Women in Resources National Awards. The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of women across Australia’s resources sector as well as showcasing the diverse careers available to women in the sector. Carmel is one of seven finalists vying for the Thiess Outstanding Australian Tradeswomen, Operator or Technician Award.... I was super excited to hear of my nomination, says Carmel. Awards like these are really important for providing a model for women contemplating a career in a trade or technical field. The EnergyAustralia Yallourn site is a really encouraging and positive environment, and everyone’s been so supportive through my whole apprenticeship. Carmel in in the fourth year of her electrical apprenticeship and will undertake a further year to obtain a dual trade qualification as an electrician and instrumentation controls tradesperson. 2020 has been a big year for Carmel. In June she was named winner in the Outstanding Victorian Trade, Operator or Technician category of the Minerals Council of Australia Women in Resources Awards. Carmel’s colleague and friend, Sara Stanvi, also at Yallourn was a nominee for the award. "Carmel is such a shining example of someone who has followed her career aspirations, and in doing so is a shining example for others," says Mark Pearson, Head of Yallourn. "For Carmel to be acknowledged in this way, it once again highlights the calibre of our apprentices as well as the quality of the mentoring they receive from those around them at Yallourn". "We are all very proud of Carmel's achievements'. The awards are being live streamed at 3.30 pm AEST 16 September. Watch Team Carmel getting behind Carmel’s nomination.

23.01.2022 This week is a very important one for the Yallourn Power Station, as we welcome our replacement station transformers for Unit 2. The two new transformers are being transported from Wilson Transformer Company in Glen Waverley, with the first unit having successfully traveled part of the journey on Sunday night. The information below from VicRoads explains how the transporting of the loads has the potential to impact late night traffic heading east along the Princes Freeway. ...We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to motorists. So what does a transformer do? What does it transform? These transformers are the last step in our energy production process. They step up the voltage from the generator at 20kV to 220kV for the overhead tower lines, to deliver the energy we generate to the transmission network and ultimately our customers. So Why do they need to be replaced? These new transformers will replace the original transformers installed in early 1970, and are close to the end of their usable life. They will be installed during the Unit 2 major outage in the winter of 2021 and will contribute to the reliable operation of Unit 2 after they are installed. Each transformer weighs approximately 142,700 kg's and is 8 metres long, 3 metres wide and 4.5 metres tall.

22.01.2022 It’s #AussieBirdCount week. We thought we would share this video of our friends at the Latrobe Valley Field Naturalist Club who regularly adventure to our rehabilitated Yallourn Morwell River Wetlands

21.01.2022 WHAT ARE WE UP TO? If you regularly travel the road between Tyers and Yallourn North (the C103), you may have noticed some activity just inside the EnergyAustralia Yallourn boundary, east of Yallourn North. So what exactly are we up to? Well hopefully this post provides some clarity.... All the shining new equipment, excavation machinery and lighting is EnergyAustralia building, connecting and commissioning our new Saline Water Basin and associated infrastructure to take us into the future and post closure. So what’s a Saline Water Basin and what does it do ? The new basin and the associated pipework form part of the system that recycles & disposes of saline water from the ashing system at Yallourn Power Station, which is an output of generating electricity. The new basin replaces the existing basin which is close to the end of its operational life. The main activity visible from the road during September is the installation and connection of a new saline outfall pipeline which will be connected from the Saline Water Basin to the Saline Outfall system, which the other generators also utilise. Due to the high levels of recent rainfall, and to mitigate against erosion, a shallow diversion drain has been created to drain the area adjacent to the excavation works which diverts surface water from this area for 40 metres along the inside of EnergyAustralia’s security fence line and into a natural low-lying depression on EnergyAustralia land. The work area and drain are some 100 metres from Anderson’s Creek and there is no sign of water escaping EnergyAustralia property nor impacting the Creek. Following on from EPA approvals, the Saline Water Basin project commenced in 2016. It is expected that the installation of these works will be completed by November with the complete system operational by December 2020. Further vegetative rehabilitation and screening works are likely to commence during 2021.

19.01.2022 This week we celebrate NAIDOC week. The theme for 2020 is Always Was, Always Will Be. Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. ... At EnergyAustralia we acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of this country and their connection to culture, land and community.

18.01.2022 Yay!! Our brand new Unit 2 replacement generator transformers are on site at Yallourn !! The two new generator transformers were proudly manufactured in Victoria at Wilsons Transformer Company in Springvale, and replace our existing Unit 2 generator transformers.... These units arrived on site on in the early hours of Wednesday morning in a Superload Convoy. They are being offloaded and will be fully assembled before the end of this year. In the New Year each transformer will be filled with oil and then tested prior to their installation during the Unit 2 major outage in July.

18.01.2022 We are now a few weeks into 2021. How’s your year shaping up? In this short video, Julian Turecek - Head of Yallourn is on the Moe Yallourn Railtrail, talking about the exciting year ahead. If you have any questions for us please:... - leave a comment - send us a messenger message, or - drop us an email at [email protected] See more

17.01.2022 Recently Julian Turecek commenced as the Head of Yallourn. Julian is responsible for the operations at Yallourn, both at the power station and the mine. In this short clip, Julian talks about his career, his interests away from work, and why he's genuinely excited about his new role leading the Yallourn team. ... If you have any questions for Julian, or the Yallourn team please drop them in the comments below OR send us a message. We'd love to hear from you.

16.01.2022 Bees At the Graeme Edwards Memorial Park - Yallourn Power Station A warning for users of the park and the Moe-Yallourn Rail Trail.... Due to strong winds, a tree branch has been dislodged in the park area which has disturbed the home of some honey bees. A local apairist has provided a new home for them, and they are currently checking out their new digs. But they’re not too happy. Please take care in the park, and avoid the barricaded area.

13.01.2022 We advertised for an Electrical Engineer in July. And yes, we're still looking. Note: Applications close on 4 October

13.01.2022 The EnergyAustralia Classic Singles commence at Newborough Bowling Club Inc. from Monday 4th January, with the final on Thursday afternoon, 7th January. It’s a great opportunity to watch some top class lawn bowls action right in our own backyard!

13.01.2022 Are you a natural leader, with power station or heavy industry experience ? Do you have a passion for working closely with others to help your team to be at their best? If your answers are YES, then check out this "very excellent" career opportunity at the Yallourn Power Station.... As an Operations Team Leader you will use your natural leadership skills to lead a team of professionals operating complex generation plant that powers over 20% of Victoria’s electricity demand and 8% of the National Energy Market. You can find out more by visiting our careers page. Note: Applications for this role close on 20 October.

12.01.2022 This is a big thank you to all of our team who have worked during the festive season. Including those who mine the coal, operate the generation units, undertake maintenance work, and provide emergency services to the site. Just to name a few! Their commitment and work, often away from their families on important days, ensures we keep the power flowing to our customers.

11.01.2022 We are seeking a Boiler Engineer to work in our Boiler Team. The Boiler team has responsibility for the high pressure steam system in the four units of generation at the Yallourn power station. Ideally the preferred candidate will possess a tertiary degree in Mechanical Engineering.... For further information, visit the EnergyAustralia careers page. Applications close on the 31st March, 2021.

11.01.2022 It's a big Cat-urday Night coming up. Who will be purring at the final siren?

09.01.2022 You may have seen the recent news about the Yallourn power station being retired in mid-2028. Its big news and with big news, comes questions. We are hosting 3 community sessions across Moe, Yallourn North and Morwell and we would love to chat about this announcement.... We hope to see you there!

09.01.2022 Today we announce our plan to retire the Yallourn Power Station in mid-2028. The Yallourn power station and mine has been powering homes for 100 years, operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and employs 500+ people so we know this news may impact the community in different ways. We will make available a multimillion-dollar package to help Yallourn workers plan, reskill or retrain for their future. This support is in addition to worker entitlements. We want Yallourn worke...rs to have a say in how this support is delivered and will now begin a process to understand individual needs. We will build new storage capacity in the Latrobe Valley through a 350 MW, four-hour utility-scale battery project to be built at the Jeeralang power station that will be completed by 2026. This ensures storage is built to support more renewable energy in Victoria, before Yallourn closes. The energy transition is too important to leave to chance a plan that supports people, the Latrobe Valley community and locks in energy storage capacity before Yallourn retires will ensure the smoothest transition possible. This is Day One of our long-term plan to deliver the clean energy transformation for all. In the coming weeks we will hold community drop in sessions in Moe, Yallourn North and Morwell which will provide an opportunity for community members to ask questions of, and provide feedback to the Yallourn team. You can find out more about the Yallourn retirement here: https://bit.ly/2OjYPyH #EnergyAustralia #CarbonNeutral2050 #CleanEnergyTransition

09.01.2022 We are seeking applications from suitably experienced individuals for two opportunities in our power station maintenance function. If you’re interested in joining our simply awesome Yallourn team, (or know someone who might be), you can find out more about these particular roles and other exciting career opportunities across EnergyAustralia by visiting the Careers Page at the EnergyAustralia website. Please note: Applications for both roles close on 23 November.

07.01.2022 YALLOURN MICRO-CREDENTIALING PRESENTATION It was great to welcome Harriet Shing MP to our Yallourn site on Thursday (following a quick induction video) where 16 Energy Australia staff were presented with certificates after completing a series of online assessments to gain a micro-credential in communication, collaboration or problem-solving. We’re extremely pleased to partner with the Latrobe Valley Authority and the The University of Melbourne to help develop the Micro-...credentialing of Enterprise Skills Program recognising the enterprise or non-technical skills that are highly sought-after by local employers. Congratulations to the EnergyAustralia team for taking the time to participate in this fantastic program!

07.01.2022 The Yallourn team were honoured to be asked to participate in this creative community project, celebrating the region we live and work in. Here’s the link to the final video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpgcON4hhfk

05.01.2022 Wishing our Staff & their Families, our Suppliers, Customers and the Community, a very safe and happy new year.

04.01.2022 We are seeking 5 Power Workers at the Yallourn Power Station. You read more about these opportunities at the EnergyAustralia careers page. Applications close on 24th March 2021.

03.01.2022 The Yallourn Power Station Chemical Team are responsible for providing industrial chemical services and advice to the Yallourn site, and they’re seeking three (3) new colleagues to join them. - Two (2) Chemical Specialists who will have professional Chemistry or Chemical Engineering qualifications. (Day Work)... - One Technical Officer (Scientific) who will have a Certificate of Technology (Science) or a qualification in Chemistry. (Working a rotating roster including some weekends) Applicants for both roles will ideally have power station or heavy industry experience. If you’re in your element working in industrial chemistry, you can find out more about these great opportunities by visiting EnergyAustralia’s careers page. Note: Applications for these roles close on 30 October.

02.01.2022 Here's an Environmental Advice from the Yallourn Power Station.

02.01.2022 CATCHING UP WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS With regional Victorian COVID-19 restrictions having been eased, many of us are catching up with family and friends in public parks and gardens. If you feel like meeting up somewhere a little different, then why not visit the Graeme Edwards Memorial Park at Yallourn. The garden is named in memory of our former colleague, Graeme Edwards.... The park overlooks the Yallourn Power Station and has plenty of shade and lawns, complimentary electric BBQ’s and recently installed seating and a water fountain. A pathway has been constructed, which connects the area to the Moe Yallourn Rail Trail. So you can walk, run, ride or drive! And of course, if you visit the garden please abide by the current COVID restrictions. You can find out more about current restrictions by visiting: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-co