Network Controller

4 months ago

Perth, Australia Western Power Full time

**Network Controller**:

- Location: Perth Office - CBD, WA, AU- 11 Sep 2024**Network Controller: Permanent - Full-Time/Perth CBD Office**

The Western Power strategy is driven by an ambitious and forward-focused vision: Working together to power a cleaner energy future. It acknowledges the collective effort involved in this exciting and challenging phase of WA’s energy transition, in which Western Power plays a key role. We are embarking on a journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future. Join us and be at the forefront of powering change.

**Are you interested in joining a team respon**sible for the creation of switching schedules for providing safe access to the SWIN?**

**The team/department**:
You will be joining Western Power’s Planned Switching Access Team with our Network Operations Function. Network Controllers on this role are accountable for a suite of activities: write, precheck and approve planned distribution and transmission switching schedules, manage the network in real time, execute planned switching schedules and manage network faults and emergencies. The team works on 9.5-hour roster, 7 days a week.

The teams are split into 6 shift families (three team members each) and spread across two locations - Perth CBD and Forrestfield.

**What you will be doing**:
As a Network Controller you will be focussing on the following:

- Responsible for duties and compliance with processes from NTWK 3 Operate the Network
- Monitor and control the real time activity of the network safely, efficiently and reliably
- Write, check, approve and execute switching programs/schedules using POAF, XA21 and other relevant systems.
- Perform real-time and forecasted studies to determine the compatibility of planned work and the impact of critical contingencies on network security and established plans to deal with possible events.
- Maintain databases and registers of equipment and personnel. Control work permits and access to the Network to ensure personnel, plant and public safety.

**What you will get from the role**:

- Enjoy a continuous rotating shift pattern that provides a four-day and five-day breaks within a shift pattern.
- Create planned switching schedules using GE’s ADMS system, Power on Advantage (POA)
- Familiarity and competency in switching practices and systems for HV networks
- Working with people with diverse backgrounds

Western Power isn't just a workplace; it's a community where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and support is always at hand. We celebrate diversity and champion inclusivity, offering a range of benefits such as:

- Competitive salary plus 11.5% superannuation
- Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
- Access to five Employee Network Groups - First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability - which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
- The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
- Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

Check out our website for more information on our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, including our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

**The skills and experience you will have**:
We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

- Electrical trade certificate to cert III level or Electrical Diploma, Advanced Electrical Diploma or Degree in related engineering or science discipline
- Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’
- Knowledge of:

- construction, maintenance and/or operations of primary and secondary plant.
- field practices and procedures and its relationship to the distribution and transmission system.
- commercial and domestic customer owned electrical equipment (Including PPG’s and contestable customers).
- customers’ specific requirements with respect to supply reliability and quality.
- power system paralleling techniques.
- protection and control equipment and schemes.
- circuit and load flow analysis including voltage control.
- Network Technical Rules and Planning Criteria
- Proficiency in computer systems including schematic and geospatial systems i.e. Document Management, Microsoft Office, and eNAR or similar systems.

**Important information about Western Power**:
We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Back

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