Cable Jointer

Take pride in making a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future, we are seeking a Cable Jointer to join the team in Wagga.

We are unique

Join an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for Cable Jointer to join our team in Wagga.

Being a Cable Jointer means you are responsible for the general construction, installation, connection, maintenance and repair of both high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) distribution network assets and equipment with emphasis on those components directly related to the underground network.

About You

• Application of knowledge required to undertake the Cable Jointer role in an energy distribution environment
• Experience working effectively during times of both planned and unplanned events
• Participating and applying audits and safety processes
• Knowledge of relevant system switching, access procedure principles, tools, plant and equipment
• Complying and implementing enterprise WHS and environmental procedures and processes.
• Application of Cable Jointer trade skills in an energy distribution environment
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment
• Able to successfully liaise with stakeholders and customers
• Computer skills appropriate for the role.

Required Qualifications

• Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing with electives in Install, Maintain, Fault Find, Switching and repair or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications
• Drivers licence
• WorkCover NSW Construction Induction Certificate
• Attainment and ongoing successful maintenance of all regulatory, industry and business.

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16% superannuation.

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 Michael Cunningham, Senior Resource Supervisor on

Applications close on Sunday 30th June 2024 at 11:55pm (AEST).

Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart.

Building a better energy future.

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.