Electrical Technical Advisor

Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future.

We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

As the Electrical Technical Advisor, you will be part of the Great Southern Region (GSR) Operations Engineering Team. Supporting the delivery of operations, and maintenance services by providing engineering expertise and technical support.

This role combines both desk work and field work, giving you the opportunity to work on small and large-scale assets, working with the fast-paced nature of operations and the detailed planning side of capital projects.

Travel across the 3 districts in the GSR from Walpole to Boddington in the West and across to Hyden and Esperance in the East.

This full-time permanent role will provide a specialist electrical consultancy service in the areas of operations, maintenance, and construction of electrical, HV/LV Systems, instrumentation, communications, and SCADA type of assets.

What’s on offer?

Available allowances will be dependent on certificates:

- Electrical Licence Allowance + HV Authorised Person Allowance + Electrical Nominee Allowance

Travel Allowance and Overtime when required.

Work Vehicle provided for work purposes.

Annual leave loading of 17.5%.

Option to work on a 9-day fortnight roster (RDO every fortnight).

After 3 years of continuous service, you may access your Long Service leave pro-rata.

Relocation and Housing Subsidy Available dependent on location

What you’ll do.

Join a hands-on and practical team whose goal is to enhance the reliability of our physical assets.

Diagnose and resolve electrical issues, employing analytical skills to understand failures and underperformance, then devise cost-conscious solutions.

Evaluate and improve our electrical and instrumentation maintenance practices to ensure they meet operational needs.

Lead maintenance projects, such as battery replacements and high-voltage work, across the region.

Assist with electrical project implementation, ensuring all aspects, from documentation to commissioning, adhere to specifications and contractual obligations while meeting manufacturers' specifications.

Investigate and anticipate significant asset failures, applying risk assessment and root cause analysis to mitigate potential issues.

We are looking for the following skills and experience:

- Electrical Worker's Licence endorsed or Electrical Engineering degree.
- Experience in infrastructure operations and maintenance, knowledge of water/wastewater services (desirable)
- Experience with both HV and LV systems.
- Experience with electrical installation, electrical testing, and commissioning
- History of using asset systems with proven data analysis skills and the ability to provide simple technical reports.
- Demonstrated understanding of the legislative and regulatory constraints in the electrical industry and water industry
- Valid ‘C’ Drivers Licence

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer.

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