Senior Primary Engineer

3 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Michael Page Full time
About Our Client

Our client is a leading provider of essential infrastructure services, operating across multiple regulated networks, including electricity distribution, gas distribution, and statewide electricity transmission. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, they play a key role in meeting the evolving energy needs of Australian communities while advancing towards a more efficient and green energy future.

Job Description

As a Senior Primary Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise associated with high voltage switchgear and instrument transformers, covering all voltage levels up to 550kV. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing expert input into asset management strategies and philosophies
  • Providing expert input into performance and technical specifications
  • Providing expert input into the development of equipment standards
  • Contributing towards maintenance policy/practices
  • Initiating projects (developing concepts, preparing business cases, and project handover documentation)
  • Supporting regulatory submission replacement plans
  • Supporting the implementation of asset management and asset replacement initiatives
  • Supporting Network Operations to achieve annual capital and operational works plans
  • Assessing and reviewing the condition of power and instrument transformers
  • Reviewing/auditing asset-related databases
  • Investigating and analyzing equipment failures or problems, drafting reports, etc.
  • Making technical decisions in relation to HV switchgear and instrument transformers
  • Approving relevant technical documentation
  • Participating in regulatory and internal audits as required
  • Providing support for emergency response events, as required

Measures of Success

  • Wholly accountable:
  • 100% delivery of capex and opex works programs approvals for HV switchgear and instrument transformers from year to year
  • All HV switchgear and instrument transformer documentation kept current from year to year
  • Incident and failure investigations completed within required timeframes and quality
  • Audit and investigation actions completed within required timeframes
  • Technical and operational support provided within required timeframes
Shared Metrics:
  • Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (RIFR) targets
  • Mission Zero conversation targets
  • Customer service and SLA targets
  • Adherence to corporate values
  • Collective Asset Management outcomes
The Successful Applicant
  • Degree qualified in Engineering
  • 5+ years of engineering/asset management experience
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety outcomes
  • Understanding of Asset Management leading practices, frameworks, and relevant standards
  • Understanding of relevant Regulatory frameworks and legislation
  • Understanding of relevant Australian and International standards and industry codes of practice
  • Ability to lead and coordinate failure and incident investigations
  • Ability to connect with organizational strategy and identify what is required at a tactical level to achieve it
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategic asset management plans, preferably in a regulated environment
  • In-depth knowledge of HV assets, with a focus on HV switchgear and instrument transformers, and emerging trends and innovations
  • Knowledge of relevant condition monitoring and assessment techniques for HV switchgear and instrument transformers
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data-driven insights to inform decision-making and optimize asset performance
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
  • An advanced level of reasoning skills and engineering judgement


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