Substation Operations Technician

1 day ago

City Of Armadale, Australia Western Power Full time

We have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for a Substation Operation Technician and our South Metro or Kalgoorlie Depots.

As a Substation Operations Technician, you will be the first and lead responder to all Network Primary Plant faults. You will be required to coordinate all onsite resources in line with the Plant Failure Attendance, Investigation and Return to Service Process.

Your Role in Action

- To deliver network switching services and project/program outage organisation to customers both within and external to Western Power to allow construction and maintenance of the network infrastructure and commissioning of new plant in line with safety and design standards.

- To prepare, coordinate and execute complex switching programs and provide technical support, specialist advice and training on Switching Operations and network access matters.

- Take personal accountability for safety in the work environment and ensure safe work practises are followed and a safe work environment maintained.

- Responsible for managing complex outages that affect a large and critical customers that can be the subject of AEMO scrutiny.

- Ensure feedback to stakeholders to keep them informed particularly if job not going to plan where appropriate.

What Makes You a Great Fit

- Possess Current WA Electrical Workers License endorsed for Electrical Fitting or Electrical Mechanic.

- Western Power Switching Levels including Level 0 (eNAR), LOU and HOU or ZS, TL, TS.

- Secondary Access Authorisation.

- A minimum of 5 + years extensive technical experience within a particular discipline, preferably in the Networks business. Hold all appropriate industry licences or certificates of competency in accordance with the Energy Safety Act 2006.

- Hold all appropriate industry licences or certificates of competency especially substation inspection, testing, maintenance and repair.

- Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’.

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.

Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements.

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.

On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.

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