Operations South

**Operations South - Pinjarra**:

- Location: Pinjarra, WA, AU, 6208- 7 Oct 2024As the Operational Technical Officer you will be required to perform specialist complex technical tasks on Western Power’s network and provide construction and maintenance technical support and advice relating to the transmission and / or distribution network by investigating, evaluating, reporting, and providing recommendation in relation to new technologies, plant and equipment, training and works practices.

This role is to cover a 6 month secondment and is based at our Pinjarra Depot.

**Your Role in Action**
- Identify new technologies, plant, equipment, training and works practices improving operational ability to be safe, reliable, and affordable
- Facilitate ongoing skill maintenance and development to the Operational Workforce through the provision of training courses/programs and competency-based assessments to meet Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and the set competency standard
- The flexibility of local trainer will enable training to be undertaken improving utilisation efficiency
- Identifying, evaluating, and implementing opportunities for improving processes, work instructions, systems and outputs through continuous improvement and standardisation across operational areas

**What Makes You a Great Fit**
- Current trade qualifications - current Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing and/or Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Overhead or Electrical Workers Licence
- Preferably at least 6+ years specialist technical experience in networks construction, maintenance and operations field practices and procedures
- Application of trade and post trade skills and competencies to suit local business requirements.
- Knowledge of engineering/design standards, regulations, and procedures applicable to the area
- Sound communications skills, both written and verbal that enable effective interaction between key stakeholders.
- Specialist technical experience and demonstrated knowledge in transmission and / or distribution network investigating, evaluating, and reporting
- Willingness to work and travel to other depot locations, as required
- Proficiency in use of key computer business systems, and competency in all the major business and office software.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

- Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.
- 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.
- An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme.
- An innovative team culture that’s enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
- In addition to standard leave, enjoy two wellness leave days each year.

**Applications** **close on 20th October 2024