Asset Inspector

**Asset Inspector**:

- Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3340**About us**:
We are a team that cares about you and your community. CitiPower and Powercor own and operate the electricity distribution network providing electricity to more than 1.1 million homes and businesses across the inner and western suburbs of Melbourne, and central and western Victoria. Our customers include a large numbers of households, as well as commercial and industrial businesses, world class arts, health and sporting precincts, popular tourism regions and the biggest infrastructure projects in Victoria.

Knowing you're responsible for providing an essential service upon which thousands of households and businesses depend can be a hugely rewarding experience, and is a sure-fire way to feel valued and deeply connected to the community.

**About the role**:
The Asset Inspector undertakes the inspection and assessment of power poles and associated overhead and underground assets across the CitiPower and Powercor network.

Inspections of infrastructure and assets must be carried out with a high degree of accuracy, as the Asset Inspector is responsible for identifying and categorising faults, defects, asset condition and details, which form a major contribution to the organisation’s work program and asset management system. We are looking for someone with high attention to detail, who is comfortable delivering results independently. The role requires the incumbent to travel frequently within their designated area in metro and regional Victoria.

**What you’ll deliver**:

- Inspect overhead lines, below ground assets and associated systems in accordance with organisational standards.
- Conduct specified preservative treatments and minor maintenance tasks as required
- Ensure all scheduled works are completed within the specified timeframes.
- Identify, verify and update asset details and data within the organisation’s asset management system.
- Report on any identified defects, features that require maintenance, and potential and existing safety and/or environmental hazards.

**To succeed in this role you’ll have**:

- Certificate II in ESI - Asset Inspection & Testing, compliant to the Asset Inspector role based on the VESI Skills and Training Matrix, and be set up in the ESI Worker System.
- Construction industry white card, current first aid training certificate and chemical handling certificate.
- Sound knowledge of asset management inspection principles and techniques.
- Experience and / or qualifications with UAV’s is advantageous.
- Dedication and commitment to working safely.
- Valid Australian drivers licence.

**Your career with us**:
We have a diversity of teams across our business, all contributing to great customer and community outcomes. Our people are our most important asset, and we continually invest in nurturing their capability. We proudly strive to provide a safe, inclusive and sustainable environment where all our people feel respected, valued and supported to bring their whole selves to work and be the best they can be.

With an embedded Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and initiatives like our Women in Power networking group, and Sparkle, our LGBTIQ+ allies pride network, we’re committed to equal opportunities for all employees.

**What’s next**:
CitiPower, Powercor recognise Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their ancient and continuing connection to Country.

We work hard to ensure our organisation is inclusive and diverse. This means everyone can feel valued, trusted, authentic and safe at work.

**Job Segment**:Inspection, Construction, Engineering