Network Business Systems Officer

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This is a permanent role and can be based within the Essential Energy footprint. The preferred locations of work are Port Macquarie or Canberra.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Network Business Systems Officer, to join our Systems Control team.

As the Network Business Systems Officer, you will be responsible for input, quality, integrity and validity of data for the efficient operation of the PowerOn systems by the users. You will also be responsible for the timely creation and maintenance of the complex electricity network diagrams, symbols, component attributes and data associated with network changes and information collection processes with an emphasis on the technical and operational data availability.

Key responsibilities:

• Creating and maintaining the accuracy of the electricity system connectivity and data in multiple Essential Energy business systems including DMS / GIS / AMS
• Processing of construction plans, schematics, maps, data capture forms and other documents associated with electricity network changes in the DMS / GIS / AMS business systems
• Undertake cross-systems verification work to deliver data improvement works that identify and correct data discrepancies, inconsistencies and voids
• Process and analyse small and large datasets ensuring cross system data integrity
• Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers to enable field works to be completed efficiently and effectively

About You

You will have exceptional stakeholder skills with the ability to mentor others and provide on the job training in a collaborative way. Your logical thinking and exceptional time management skills will ensure business targets are met.

Having experience in interpreting design construction drawings and NAR submissions outlining changes to the network in preparation for the update of the PowerOn DMS system is essential. You will also have the ability to check network diagrams, electrical schematic drawings, maps and associated symbology related to an energy distribution environment.

Required Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services.

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16.5% superannuation.

For information on our employee benefits (such as Fitness Passport, Apple, JB Hi-Fi and Dell Employee Purchase Programs and 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers) please visit our website.

We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

An energy network doesn't just keep the lights on… it's a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.

It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.

Your potential will be realised, and you'll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.

For further information please contact Cindy Swain, System Control Technical Specialist on

Applications close on Sunday 14 September at 11:55pm

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