Cable Jointer

About us

At Western Power, we're committed to delivering a clean energy future. Our team of experts is passionate about working towards this vision, and we're seeking a Cable Jointer to join our South Metro Depot team.

About the role

We're looking for someone with experience in the construction and maintenance of transmission and/or distribution electricity networks. As a Cable Jointer, you'll be responsible for constructing and maintaining the underground network in a safe, reliable, and affordable manner.

Key responsibilities

• Construct network infrastructure according to design specifications and construction standards.
• Deal with day-to-day technical issues that can arise, on site, relating to design and construction issues.
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable operation of the network.
• Ensure prompt attendance to faults and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact.
• On-site management of customers, traffic, and public.
• Assist with building team capability and providing and sharing technical knowledge and experience to others within the team of lesser experience.

Requirements

• Certificate III in ESI – Power System Distribution Cable Jointing or equivalent.
• Valid WA 'C' Class Drivers Licence (subject to business requirements).
• Demonstrated industry experience in the construction and maintenance of transmission and/or distribution electricity networks.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation.
• Flexible work arrangements, including 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 six Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, People with Disability, and Youth/Age – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young and mature age workers, and the LGBTQI+ community.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.