Data Centre Senior Primary Assets Engineer

Data Centre Senior Primary Assets Engineer

About Us:

Jemena is an Australian energy company who own and operate more than $12.4 Billion worth of gas and electricity transportation assets across Australia supplying millions of households and businesses with these essential services every day.

We pride ourselves on our innovative approach, technical expertise, and dedication to safety, quality, and sustainability. Our Group's over 3000 team members, consistently strive to make a difference in the communities we serve.

Are you ready to shape the future of high-capacity energy infrastructure and drive meaningful outcomes for communities and customers? Join us as a Data Centre Senior Primary Assets Engineer, where your deep technical expertise will be valued, your voice will be heard, and your work will make a lasting impact.

In this specialist role, you'll lead the development of primary plant standards, specifications, and scopes of work to ensure our data centre customers are supported with the reliable, high-capacity energy solutions they need. As well as front-end engineering, you will have a strong focus on the successful delivery of new zone substation projects to supply data centre customers.

This is an exciting role with a high profile, including exposure to senior management and communication with key customers. You will be working within a newly formed team of specialist engineers and project managers, specifically focused on data centre projects.

Your Contribution:

• Collaborative Scoping: Work alongside cross-functional teams to develop tailored scopes for new and upgraded zone substations that enable critical infrastructure for data centre clients.
• Innovative Specifications: Create forward-thinking technical specifications for high-capacity plant, including transformers and switchgear—including for primary voltages above 66kV.
• Inclusive Procurement: Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to thoughtfully source the best equipment and services.
• Quality & Integrity: Support quality assurance through Factory Acceptance Testing and project site reviews, ensuring high standards every step of the way.
• Supportive Leadership: Provide trusted technical guidance to delivery teams and bring clarity and confidence to complex challenges.
• Design Alignment: Collaboratively review substation design packages and offer insight at key project milestones.

About You:

• You have an electrical engineering qualification and are eligible for membership with the Institute of Engineers Australia.
• You bring a deep knowledge of substation primary plant, including transformers and switchgear.
• You understand the broader asset engineering ecosystem and value strong, respectful relationships with external stakeholders.

Here's what you'll bring:

• At least 7 years of experience in the electricity supply.
• A thoughtful, strategic mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Clear and considered written communication skills.
• A strong grasp of risk management principles.
• A natural ability to foster strong working relationships and build trust across teams.

Why you should come and work for us

Our people are our energy source and we offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for long term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we are part of. We welcome applications from people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and identities. At Jemena, you belong.

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.

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