Substation Operations Technician

5 days ago

Armadale, Australia Western Power Full time

**Substation Operations Technician**:

- Location: South Metro Depot - Forrestdal, WA, AU, 6112
- 7 Jul 2025

**Substation Operations Technician**

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

**What Makes You a Great Fit**
- Possess Cert III (ESI Distribution / Transmission Overhead / Power Systems Distribution Cable Jointing) and/or Electrical Trade Certificate, and/or Current WA Electrical Workers License endorsed for Electrical Fitting.
- All Western Power Switching Levels including Level 0(eNAR), LOU, HOU, ZS, TL, TS.
- Secondary Access Authorisation
- A minimum of 10 + 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 three wellness leave days each year.

**Applications** **close on 25 July 2025

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