Electrical Inspector

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Inspector to join our team at Western Power. As an Electrical Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of consumer installations connected to our network.

• Conduct complex inspections, investigations, and auditing activities to ensure compliance with Western Power's Inspection System Plan and regulatory obligations.
• Utilize extensive technical and electrical knowledge and skills to identify and address potential safety risks.
• Provide specialist technical advice to Western Power network personnel and facilitate industry discussions to communicate legislative changes to electrical contractors and their workers.
• Maintain Designation as Electrical Inspector by fully understanding Western Power's Network connection requirements, WA Electrical Requirements, AS/NZS Wiring Rules, and related standards, statutory Network's legislation, and Inspect System Plan requirements.

• Current Electrical Workers License.
• Eligibility to be designated as an Inspector (Electrical).
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations (must be completed within 12 months of commencing position).
• Certificate of Energy Coordination Act 1994, Electricity Act 1945 (must be obtained within 12 months of commencing position).
• National Police Certificate.
• Possess Cert III (ESI Distribution / Transmission Overhead / Power Systems Distribution Cable Jointing) and/or Electrical Trade Certificate and hold a current WA Electrical Workers License.
• Min 6 to 8 years demonstrated post-trade experience within the electrical industry, specifically in domestic, light & heavy industrial and commercial work. Hold all appropriate industry licences or certificates of competency in accordance with the Energy Safety Act 2006.
• Detailed working knowledge of AS3000 and West Australian Electrical requirements.
• Excellent external stakeholder management skills and experience.
• Experience in electrical metering and/or installation practices, regulations, and procedures.
• Competent in the utilisation of MS Office Suite and scheduling/work management systems.

• Competitive salary plus 11.5% superannuation.
• Flexible work arrangements that support part-time work, flexible working hours, and working from home arrangements.
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance.
• 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.