Technical Planning Specialist

**TECHNICAL PLANNING SPECIALIST**:

- Location: South Metro Depot - Forrestdal, WA, AU, 6112- 30 Aug 2024Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Planning Specialist at South Metro Depot on a permanent full-time basis.

**About this role**

As the Technical Planning Specialist you will be required to:

- Manage, plan and coordinate complex transmission work with the relevant Western Power stakeholders within the relevant CAPEX or OPEX portfolio.
- Manage the coordination of either the CAPEX or OPEX work staging with all relevant stakeholders, directly liaising with Operations, Network Operations and Project Management teams.
- Minimise/mitigate rework or network clashes by resource levelling and smoothing the schedule.
- Minimise network disturbance/risk by optimising and reducing the number of outages.
- Technical review of relevant CAPEX or OPEX portfolio programs to allow for identification of obsolete scopes of work and improve operational expenditure.
- Enhanced image to external stakeholders by providing earlier visibility of major customer outages.

**About you**

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

- Relevant tertiary or trade-based qualifications with extensive knowledge and experience preferably within an electrical background, or a qualification in Project Management or Construction Management.
- Advanced knowledge and experience in planning and or coordinating complex work programs.
- Minimum 6 + years onsite management experience, specifically in Transmission electrical work and or scheduling.
- In-depth knowledge of Transmission Network assets and work practices.
- In-depth knowledge and ability to interpret Transmission Electrical Drawings.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, complimented by a desire to develop influencing/negotiation skills.
- Interaction with others is primarily concerned with influencing, developing and motivating people and changing behaviour.
- Strong experience with Microsoft office suite and project management systems are essential.

**Our people are our priority**

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

Check out our website for more information on our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, including our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

- 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

**Things to consider**

Please note that the final stages of our recruitment process require completed Background & Assessment Checks. This includes a current police clearance (issued within the last six months), checks on documentation and references which verify your identity and qualifications, and a medical assessment.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia. If you have the skills and are committed to our valueswe will find a place for you

Applications close on 13 September 2024.