Asset Strategy Engineer: SCADA

11 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia Western Power Full time

Job description:

Join us as an Asset Strategy Engineer (SCADA & Telecommunications) in our Perth CBD office. You'll play a key role in shaping the long-term performance of critical network assets by applying best practice asset management strategies. From defining maintenance standards to assessing asset health and managing risk, your work will ensure reliability and efficiency across the network.

Your Role in Action

  • Document best practice asset management standards

  • Contribute technical solutions, technical advice and problem solving on the nominated asset(s)

  • Report upon asset risks and regulatory obligations

  • Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in the management of asset(s)

  • Prepare asset strategies for and contribute to the development of asset management plans

  • Prepare prudent and efficient work plans and routine business cases for capital expenditure and operations and maintenance expenditure

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve asset and works program performance objectives

  • Analyse asset condition data for appropriateness and use that asset condition data to influence asset strategies

What Makes You a Great Fit

  • Bachelor of engineering - preferably in electrical, electronic or telecommunications engineering.

  • Eligible for Professional Engineer membership (MIEAust) with Engineers Australia

  • Experience with SCADA and / or telecommunications assets

  • Financial analysis skills

  • Stakeholder management skills and results oriented

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.

  • Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.

Applications close on 3 November 2025.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Find out more about our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.   Learn more about Western Power here: About )

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