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About the role
We are currently recruiting a Zone Substation Specialist Electrical Technician,to join our Transmission Riverina team. This role will be based from Wagga Wagga but would be open to candidates located in the Riverina region.
The Zone Substation Specialist Electrical Technician will be exposed to and be responsible for the coordination / management of construction, installation, commissioning, testing and maintenance of Zone substations and associated equipment.
You will interrogate and analyse systems, operate remote equipment, carry out switching operations and prepare reports regarding the nature and condition of Network assets.
This role will also be responsible for coordinating the development of business strategies, planning, budget, forecasting and policy development.
Key responsibilities
- Construction and maintenance of Zone Substations
- Installation, commissioning and testing of associated Zone Substation equipment
- Maintain and commission network protection and control systems (Intermediate and Complex)
- Inspect, test, analyse and prepare reports regarding the nature and condition of Network assets to maintain quality standards
- Access, use and analyse computerised systems to operate remote equipment
- Be available for and participate in stand by and after hours duties
- Carrying out switching operations associated with both high and low voltage Engineering Services
- Operate plant and equipment associated with Zone Substations in a safe manner
- Coordinate the development of business strategies, planning, budget forecasting and policy development
About You
You will be an experienced Substation Electrician with skills with Demonstrated capability through past, relevant experience and/or relevant qualifications. This position will involve travel, willingness to work away up when required.
Required Qualifications/Skills
- Trade qualified Electrician with a current NSW Supervisors certificate Advanced Diploma in ESI Power System with preferred electives in Testing Systems
- Drivers Licence
- WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Cert
- Installing, commissioning, and testing associated HV transmission equipment.
- Maintaining and commissioning network protection and control systems
- Carrying out switching operations associated with Zone Substations, underground and Overhead network
- Accessing, using, and analysing computerised systems to operate remote equipment
Why Essential Energy
As an Essential Energy team member, you'll enjoy such benefits as;
- 16% Superannuation
- Flexible working arrangements subject to business needs
- Access to join the Fitness Passport Program
- Regular overtime and travel paid at penalty rates
- Regular LAHA paid at ATO rates, home on weekends
- Laptop, mobile phone, iPad and other tools of the trade
- Relocation assistance on offer as per Essential Energy policy
- Paid parental leave for eligible team members
- Opportunities to complete additional training including Cert IV and V Diplomas
For information on our employee benefits (such as overtime and penalty rates, tools and relocation assistance) please visit our Employee Benefits page.
We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.
Working with a regionally focused organisation requires a diverse mindset. Wellbeing, development and delivering tangible value are all core to our purpose as we connect and power the regional and rural communities of NSW and parts of southern QLD.
Joining Essential Energy means you are the type of person where camaraderie, supporting your colleagues and balance in your life are all important.
Our culture is diverse, respectful and one where you have a voice which is heard. We know we can only be successful in supporting the customers who depend on us if we work together.
For further information please contact Brendan Lewis, Zone Substation Field Manager on 0409 350 801.
Applications close on 7 May 2024 at 11:55pm
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Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.